th, I didn't like that other girl a little bit. I hadn't the
least intention of toddling along with her. I was glad I had Robin for
an excuse. I really thought she would meet me. As you haven't seen her
since you heard she was back, that means she certainly isn't around here
now. I think that tall, red-faced girl was awfully rude to thrust
herself upon me when she could plainly see that you were holding my
bag." She now addressed herself to Marjorie.

"I made up my mind to hang on to the bag until I had a chance to speak
to you." Marjorie evaded passing opinion on Joan. "Jerry and I are on
committee to welcome freshmen. This morning a crowd of juniors came down
to the station for that purpose. We did not have any luck
freshie-fishing. The juniors caught them all, with the exception of
yourself."

"I came near being carried on to the next station," laughed the girl. "I
dropped my coin purse and couldn't find it. I was frantic, for I had
stuffed some bank notes into it and naturally didn't want to leave the
train without it. It had rolled under the seat just in front of me. By
the time I found it the train was ready to start and I had to hustle. I
nearly took a fall on that last step, but saved myself by letting my bag
go instead of me. Oh, I forgot to introduce myself. I am Phyllis Marie
Moore, at your service, and when we all get past the Miss stage you may
like to call me Phil. I used to be a terrible tomboy until I grew up. I
am a rapid fire talker. I love to talk and I have very strong likes and
dislikes. Let me see. Oh, yes. I say outright whatever I think, whether
it sets well or not. Those are the main points about me, I guess. You
may now discard me or take me to your heart; just as you please," she
ended with a merry little laugh.

"We shall be delighted to begin cherishing you immediately," Marjorie
gaily assured.

Jerry was quick to add to the assurance. Given also to very positive
likes and dislikes, she had already taken a great fancy to Robin's
lively cousin. She had a shrewd opinion that it would not take Phillis
Marie Moore long to make a prominent place for herself in the freshman
class.

Leila and Vera now joined them, in company with the two seniors, who
were going to the campus in Vera's car. Leila claimed the privilege of
conveying the freshman arrival at Silverton Hall, her destination. Once
there, Miss Moore's three upper class guardians were given a vociferous
greeting by a bevy of jubilant