CHAPTER XI
THE LIFTED VEIL
Next morning Marcia and Janet sallied forth to make their promised visit to Cecily. They were armed with a box of quinine pills, two glasses of currant jelly, a new magazine, Marcia’s violin in its case, and, last, but not least, the two filigree bracelets. And they were literally bursting with news and excitement.
Miss Benedict opened the gate for them as before, and to their inquiries replied that Cecily seemed a little better. If she noticed the suppressed excitement in their manner, she did not comment upon it, but only led the way to Cecily’s room without further words. She was bonneted and veiled as usual. At the door she left them, saying she would not go in.
“Cecily, Cecily!” cried Marcia, immediately; “we have news—such strange news for you!” Cecily
