Nevertheless, he has had plenty of time to attend to his affairs and come here, too," declared Elfreda.

"I wouldn't be surprised to see him almost any day." "Wouldn't it be splendid if he were to come here in time to see Ruth usher at commencement ?" smiled Grace.
"He'd better hurry, then," broke in Emma Dean, "for commencement is only two weeks off.

Shall you tell Ruth?
Who is going with you to tell her, and when are you going ?" "After dinner, all of us," announced Elfreda.

"Aren't we, Grace ?" Grace nodded.
"Then I shall join the band," announced Emma.

"Although I proved a delinquent and untrustworthy messenger, still you must admit that at last I delivered my message.".