In a simple white evening frock, eye-glasses firmly astride her nose, she was her usual jolly self.

Although Grace Harlowe was undoubtedly the best-loved member of Semper Fidelis, Emma held an individual place in their hearts.
Wherever she walked, fun and laughter followed at her heels.

Grace was their inspiration to noble deeds; Emma their spirit of good cheer.

One and all they gathered about her and marshalled her to the veranda where a hilarious hour ensued, followed by a concerted invasion on the living-room, where they proceeded to entertain Mr.and Mrs.Briggs, who had tactfully declined to intrude upon the dinner party, with an evening of the old, familiar stunts with which they had so often lightened their student days at Overton College.
It was well after midnight when, by common consent, the will to retire for the night claimed them.

Knowing the deep regard that existed between Grace and Emma, Elfreda had arranged matters so that they might room together.