We must save Anne, whose life would be utterly ruined by such a false accusation as this.

And I feel convinced that it is false." "Well, I can tell you one thing, Miss Thompson," returned Grace as she opened the door, "and that is Anne Pierson never used any perfume in her life.

She hasn't any to use." Miss Thompson nodded and smiled.
"I was sure of that," she called.
Grace had little time to lose.

The examinations, which took place the next day and the day after, would undoubtedly bring matters to a crisis.
She took the handkerchief from her pocket and sniffed at it.

Neither was she familiar with perfumes, and this odor was new to her.