can find out about the examinations. Good-night and pleasant dreams."
Extending their hands in turn to the three girls and nodding a last
smiling adieu, the two courteous juniors left them on the hotel veranda.

"I must admit that I have been agreeably disappointed," said Miriam
Nesbit as the three girls stood for a moment before entering the hotel
to watch the retreating backs of their new acquaintances.

"I, too," replied Grace. "I can't begin to tell you how dejected I felt
while we stood there on the station platform and no one came near us or
appeared to be aware of our existence."

"It was enough to discourage the most optimistic freshman," averred
Anne.

"I wonder who J. Elfreda Briggs's friends were," commented Miriam. "She
never said a word about knowing any one at Overton. I imagine she is a
thoroughly selfish girl, and the less I see of her in college the better
pleased I shall be."

As their suite of rooms had been engaged in advance it needed but a word
to the clerk on Grace's part, then each girl in turn registered and
they were conducted to their suite.

"This suite seems to be supplied with all the comforts of home,"
observed Miriam, looking about her with satisfaction. "I am thankful to
have reached a haven of rest where I can bathe my grimy face and hands."

"So am I," echoed Grace, setting down her suit case and sinking into an
easy chair with a tired sigh. "I am starved, too. Let us lose no time in