It was the trimming on a blouse Miss Leece wore last autumn.

I do not believe anyone could forget such a hideous piece of material." Miss Thompson paused a moment and considered.
"My dear," she continued presently, "I believe this is all I shall need to confront Miss Leece with.

Your bringing it to me at this moment shows most excellent judgment.

It may prevent a painful scandal in the school, as well as saving Anne from disgrace.

As for the two handkerchiefs, the evidence is too slight to make any open accusations; but at any rate you may leave both with me.