Chapter 34
Week 13, Instructor Calendar, April 1896
After chapel services the next morning, Concordia had time to visit Sophia before she and Mr. Bradley were to meet for their picnic.
It was the perfect day for an outing. She passed clusters of students, sprawled casually upon the grassy areas, basking in the sunshine. Several were accompanied by gentleman friends, who were permitted to visit on Sunday afternoons. Concordia caught snatches of light-hearted conversation about the basketball game, the upcoming dance, the senior play. The fire of the day before was no match for spring fever.
Many girls waved to her as she passed by. Concordia forced a small smile as she waved back. She was not accustomed to being so popular. The price of swinging out of windows? Mercy! They wou
