we all met together for the express purpose of being miserable, you
can make up your mind that the party itself would defeat its object,"
laughed Anne.

"But just at present we had better be gay and gleeful. We must plan
something for Mrs. Gray's entertainment," suggested Miriam. "It is our
lawful senior duty to see that she enjoys her visit to Overton."

"She wishes to meet Dr. Morton and Miss Wilder and Miss Duncan, too,"
said Anne. "She mentioned it twice this evening. We must give a dinner
in honor of her at Vinton's, and a luncheon at Martell's. Then we ought
to drive out to Guest House for supper. Of course, we must give one
spread in either our room or Miriam's and do stunts."

"Why not give the Wonderland Circus just for her?" proposed Elfreda.
"Miss Wilder will let us have the gymnasium for the evening, and by
making it strictly a senior class affair there will be no hurt feelings
on the part of the other classes. Nearly all the performers are seniors,
too. We can serve refreshments, have a dance afterward, and Mrs. Gray
will have a splendid opportunity to see 19-- together. How is that for a
stunt?"

Elfreda's plan was received with acclamation, and by the time they
reached Wayne Hall each girl had been assigned her part in the week's
programme.

"We mustn't forget our Christmas girls," reminded Anne, as they lingered
for a brief moment in the upstairs hall.

"I am glad you mentioned them," replied Grace. "I must see Arline
to-morrow."

The first week of December had dragged, but the next two weeks raced by
on winged feet, and the two days before college closed for the holidays
were crowded to the brim with last duties and pleasures. Mrs. Gray won
the united regard of the Semper Fidelis Club, who immediately enlisted
themselves in her service. The genial, light-hearted old lady entered
into the life of the college with an enthusiasm that caused her at once
to be declared an honorary member of Semper Fidelis. She was the guest
of honor at luncheons and dinners, at which she was toasted and sung to
with a fervor that left no doubt in her mind as to her standing with
Grace's classmates.

The Wonderland Circus had been saved as the crowning event of her visit,
and invitations had been sent to Mr. Thomas Redfield, the benefactor of
Semper Fidelis Club, Dr. Morton, Miss Wilder and the various members of
the faculty to be present at the Circus. Never had the immortal animals
been in better form. Round afte