CHAPTER XIII SERIOUS SCHOOL WORK
But the alarm clock did not wake Gloria. There had been voices during the night, subdued yet distinctive enough to penetrate her consciousness, and now, although it was still dark, a slight commotion in the corridor startled Trixy as well as Gloria, and both were intently listening.
“What was it?”
“I think Jack must be worse. I heard a man’s voice.”
“Dear me. I hope not. Listen!”
“Yes, that’s the doctor’s voice. Oh Trix! If she should be worse!” Gloria’s voice trembled with alarm.
“But it was to be expected that she might have another little spell. It wouldn’t mean anything serious. Don’t you get up. I’ll slip on a robe and see if I can do anything,” said Trixy.
“As if I could lie here——”
Then the sounds were lost in distant footsteps. The hall l
