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 if anybody had touched me. The corridor was not empty, so we waited a few moments. Then we all strolled out together, Grace and I talking as carelessly as we could. Sister Chrysostom looked very natural in her street things, and that was comforting; I had feared she wouldn't. When we turned off the main corridor into the left wing of the building I thought all was lost, for we met one of Grace's former teachers face to face, and of course she stopped. I drew Sister Chrysostom on, but my heart stood still as I listened, for Sister George said, "Reverend Mother was asking for you yesterday, Mrs. Verbeck; she wishes to see you, I think, in regard to the Commencement music."

Grace adores Reverend Mother, and I thought she would have dropped us then and there and flown to her, but Sister George went on, "She is engaged to-day, but may I tell her you will come to-morrow afternoon?"

Of course Grace said she was at Reverend Mother's service at all times. Then we all breathed again.

I forgot to say that I could not have left the convent by its side entrance if Grace hadn't been with me. Day pupils are not allowed to use it, as it is supposed to be for visitors only. Grace smiled at the portress, who beamed back