CHAPTER XXVIII
Said Clare to Elsbeth at their next meeting—
"I found out what the trouble was. Henrietta Vigers has been slave-driving her. I should have guessed before, but you know that sort of thing can go on in a school unnoticed."
"Oh, yes," said Elsbeth.
Clare shot a suspicious glance at her, but Elsbeth's face was impassive.
"But she'll be all right now. Miss Vigers is leaving us at half-term."
"So I hear."
Their eyes met. Clare flushed faintly.
"I couldn't have Alwynne bullied."
"I know exactly how you feel," said Elsbeth quietly. Then, with a direct glance, "Has Miss Vigers got another post?"