A bevy of sympathetic girls gathered about her, sending up a concerted lament.

Yet none ventured to inquire into the cause of her departure, or to ask her to reconsider her decision to depart at once.
Loyal to the core, her wish was their law.

Each eagerly offered her services in behalf of the love they bore her.

Torn though she was by the shock of this new sorrow, Grace could not help thinking as she stood there, how gloriously worthy were these staunch comrades to bear the name Semper Fidelis..