The others knew Phyllis’ life was governed completely by her Aunt’s whims and commands. Since babyhood Phyllis had lived alone in a big stone house with Miss Fields. Her friends were not allowed to visit her, nor she them if her Aunt knew it. However, when Phyllis had started High School she became chums with the Adventure Girls and now every moment she could get away from the big house was spent with one or the other of them.
“Why does your Aunt object to Briarhurst?” asked David Kimball.
Phyllis shrugged. “Why does she object to anything? Why doesn’t she let me have friends—give parties—like other girls? I never know why she objects to things—she just does.”
“I wouldn’t stand for it,” said rebellious Janet.
Phyllis smiled slowly. “What can I do? She is the only relative I have in the world. I can’t do anything but what she lets me.”
“What college does she suggest?” Peter Arnold wanted to know.
“Stonecliff,” Phyllis said shortly.
“Not that place!” Carol cried. “It is like a prison there!”
“I know it.” Phyllis sighed.
“The girls aren’t allowed any fun at all! You aren’t going there!” Madge wanted to know.