“Sincerely,
“Mimi Hammond.”
CHAPTER IX
CLORISSA’S SECRET
Clorissa’s “someday” to tell Mimi her troublesome secret came sooner than either expected. The revelation came about unexpectedly Friday night. It was the surprise climax to an unplanned party.
Study hall had not subdued the suite mates. They were still excited over Mimi’s honor of being chosen cheer leader and over the campus discussion Mimi’s notes would cause.
Mimi tried to lie still so that Chloe could go to sleep. She could hear Sue and Betsy turning and whispering. Then Sue spoke aloud.
“I am going to get up. I have a bad case of something, a cross between the heebie-jeebies and the jitters. I’m naturally wild on Friday nights and want to celebrate.”
“Believe I’ll get up, too,” Mimi whispered.
“Let’s all get up,” Betsy said and they were all four out of bed and tiptoeing to the bathroom by the time she finished.
Mimi with her hands in front of her, walked slowly and slipped her feet along. She mustn’t run into a door facing with that nose.