Elfreda

"Here's a letter for you, Grace," called Elfreda, who had run downstairs ahead of Grace to survey the contents of the house bulletin board before going in to breakfast.

Grace Harlowe's Third Year at Overton College Jessie Graham [pseud.] Flower

"You'd better hurry if you care to take dinner with us," called Elfreda from the doorway, in which she had paused just in time to hear Grace's last remark.

Grace Harlowe's Fourth Year at Overton College Jessie Graham [pseud.] Flower

Grace said, however, that she would stand watch in her tent part of the night, then call Elfreda, and turn in.

Grace Harlowe's Overland Riders Among the Kentucky Mountaineers Jessie Graham [pseud.] Flower

"Listen, ye babblers," called Elfreda, "to the voice of the oracle.

Grace Harlowe's Problem Jessie Graham [pseud.] Flower

"Elfreda," her voice trembled a little, "you know, I think, that Tom wishes me to marry him.

Grace Harlowe's Problem Jessie Graham [pseud.] Flower

Elfreda, too, had apparently been inspired, and for a week went about chuckling to herself and making mysterious notes in a little black note book she now carried constantly.

Grace Harlowe's Fourth Year at Overton College Jessie Graham [pseud.] Flower

"Be good, bad child, and let who will be naughty," paraphrased Elfreda in a piping, affected voice.

Grace Harlowe's Fourth Year at Overton College Jessie Graham [pseud.] Flower

A week had passed since the beginning of the spring term, and Miriam, Elfreda, Grace and Anne were strolling across the campus enjoying the tender beauty of a late April day.

Grace Harlowe's Fourth Year at Overton College Jessie Graham [pseud.] Flower

"Elfreda says that you" -- she darted a mischievous glance at her friend -- "look just as she imagined you would."

Grace Harlowe's Fourth Year at Overton College Jessie Graham [pseud.] Flower

"I'll be revenged on you for that thrust," threatened Elfreda, joining in the laughter that greeted Emma's remark.

Grace Harlowe's Fourth Year at Overton College Jessie Graham [pseud.] Flower