else besides finery."

They all went to the Convocation, and Rose wore her new jacket, and her
grey poplin, and looked beautiful, the rest thought. The ladies went
early with Arthur, but he was called away, and it was a little tedious
waiting, or it would have been, only it was very amusing to see so many
people coming in, all dressed in their new spring attire. Fanny enjoyed
this part of the affair very much, and Rose said she enjoyed it, too,
quite as much as any part of the affair; and, by and by, Fanny whispered
that there was Harry, with Miss Roxbury.

"I thought Harry was not coming," said she.

"I suppose, he was able to get away after all," said Graeme, and she
looked round for Mr Millar. He was not to be seen, but by and by Harry
came round to them, to say that there were several seats much better
than theirs, that had been reserved for the Roxbury party, because Mr
Roxbury had something to do with the College, and Mrs Roxbury wanted
them to come round and take them, before they were filled.

"Oh! how charming!" said Rose. "If we only could. We should be quite
among the great people, then, which is what I delight in."

"I thought you were not coming, Harry," said Graeme.

"I was afraid I could not get away, but I made out to do so. No, not at
Charlie's expense. There he is now, speaking to Mrs Roxbury, and
looking about for us, I daresay."

"Well, Fanny, you go on with Harry, and Graeme and I will follow," said
Rose. "It would not do to separate, I suppose? Are you sure there is
room for all, Harry?"

"Quite sure. No fear; we will make room."

So Harry gave his arm to Fanny, and Graeme rose to follow them, though
she would much rather have stayed where she was. When she reached the
other end of the long hall, she turned to look for her sister, but Rose
had not moved. She could not catch her eye, for her attention was
occupied by some one who had taken the seat beside her, and Graeme could
not linger without losing sight of Harry and Fanny, for the people were
crowding up, now, and only the seats set apart for the students were
left vacant. So she was obliged to hasten on.

"I will send Harry back for her," said Graeme, to herself. "Or,
perhaps, when Arthur returns, she will cross the hall with him. We have
made a very foolish move for all concerned, I think. But Rosie seemed
to like the idea, and I did not care. I only hope we are not separated
for the whole affair."

But separate