IV
"LET'S BE TRUANTS!"
But to-morrow found her with different intentions. She awoke at six o'clock, the birds were singing, and the sun was streaming through the yellow blinds, bathing the room in golden light.
Jill and Bumps slept in a room leading out of Miss Falkner's, Jack had a small room across the passage. Softly Jill stole out of bed and peeped out of the window. It was a morning that would tempt any one out of doors. She saw a bright blue sky and sunny meadows. The fresh green trees, the spring flowers, the sweet scents of early morning all seemed to say, "Come out and enjoy us!"
Jill's cheeks grew rosy at a thought that flashed through her brain.
She opened the door softly and crossed the passage. Turning the handle of Jack's door she whispered, "Jack! Are you awake?"
Jack sprang up at once.
"Of course I am. What do you want?"