They drove with Grace to Wayne Hall, promising to return to the station in time to meet her friends and say good-bye to her, Mr.Denton assuring her that he hoped some day to repay the debt of gratitude which he owed her.
Three familiar figures ran downstairs to meet Grace as she stepped into the hall.
"We've been waiting patiently for you," announced Elfreda.
"Did he materialize ?" from Anne.
"What do you think of him ?" was Miriam's quick question.
"Come into the living-room and I'll tell you," said Grace.

"We won't have much time to talk, though.

It is after three o'clock now." "No; come upstairs to our room," invited Elfreda.

"We have a special reason for asking you." Grace obediently accompanied the three girls upstairs.

The first thing that attracted her eye was a tray containing a tall pitcher of fruit lemonade and four glasses.