CHAPTER XVIII SAY IT WITH POPCORN
Miss Sanders, the English teacher, was amazed when she found Gloria’s essay had not been turned in for the final reading. That was why Miss Alton sent Maggie with the summons.
“But why didn’t you tell me?” queried the principal. “I would not have allowed anything to interfere with such important work. You must know we are each pledged to support the honor and traditions of Altmount.”
Each word was crushing Gloria’s already abused feelings. She had checked her good cry but had not appeased the disturbance which caused it, and again her lip was trembling. Couldn’t Miss Alton understand? Were the so-called honor and traditions of Altmount higher than the honor to a friend, and a sick friend at that? And was there any one else who could have shared Jack’
