If he has, I shall have to reopen negotiations with the express company at once in order that it shall reach the station in time.

Will you meet me at the station at a quarter-past two o'clock, or can you stop for me at the Hall ?" "I'll be at the Hall at two o'clock," promised Ruth.
Filled with commendable determination to finish her packing as speedily as possible, Grace hurried home and up the stairs, unpinning her hat as she ran.

Dashing into her room, she dropped her hat on her couch, then stared about her in amazement.

The piles of clothing she had left had disappeared, and, yes, her trunk had also vanished.

"Where--" she began, when the door opened and three figures precipitated themselves upon her.
"Don't say we never did anything for you," cried Elfreda.
"We didn't overlook a single thing," assured Anne.
"It isn't every one who can secure the services of professional trunk packers." "'Will you, won't you, will you, won't you, Come and join the dance ?'" caroled Elfreda off the key, as she did a true mock turtle shuffle around Grace.