We've plenty to spare." Having received the required permission, Irene went away to talk to her cousin, considerably to the admiration of most of her chums, and decidedly to the envy of one.

Lorna, who had settled herself by her side on the steps, was not pleased to be deserted.

She could never quite forgive Irene for having so many friends.

The brooding cloud that had temporarily dispersed settled down again.

When the girls got up to explore the temple she marched glumly away by herself.