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my eyes as I took the letter and said "I'm not in the higher class?" In a painfully serene way Myra said she "wouldn't say." Happy as a queen was I when I read my ticket.

Myra turned Marks's head toward home. I flew away down the Avenue, walked "plum" to the School.

Mr. Andrews greeted me. "Rush, Miss Rush, Oh yes I remember." as he put his register book in its place. "Begin? Oh right now if you wish. Come and I'll show you the school."

Through halls and statuary rooms he led me till we reached the school rooms. There were girls by the wholesale and I remember one boy who didn't look like he belonged there.

When we reached the middle room he said "Here you will work." To my delight I found Miss Grigsby in there. She gave me a cordial welcome. I shall feel at home wherever I am with as sweet a girl as [[strikethru]] her [[/strikethru]] she. Mr. Andrews left me in her care of course I forgot to thank him. After a pleasant chat, Miss Grigsby showed me the way I should come, how I should do, etc. I left feeling very much elated indeed. I reached home as tired as girls usually get. Found Myra the same way after a morning of hard work. I was so delighted I can hardly express myself to think I hadn't failed in the least. I was so afraid I should only make the