"I think it was four o'clock."
"Did you come directly back?" Miss Sniffen's hard eyes fastened on
Polly's face.
"Oh, no! We had a beautiful ride! We went way out on the Flaxton road, along by the river. Don't you think Mr. Randolph is a very lovable man?"
"I think it was entirely out of place for you to spend the day in the woods with an unmarried man. I shall look into it."
Polly's brown eyes grew big and wondering. "Why, Miss Sniffen, I don't see what harm there was! We had the loveliest time!"
The superintendent did not reply. She turned deliberately and walked down the great hall.
Polly watched her a moment, the wondering look still in her eyes. Then she sped swiftly toward home. She hoped Miss Sniffen would not find out about Miss Nita's ankle.
CHAPTER V
MISS LILY AND DOODLES
The long line of choir boys issued decorously from the side door of St. Bartholomew's. The running, pushing, scuffling, and laughter were reserved for the next street. Sly nudges and subdued chuckles were all that the most reckless indulged in under the shadows of the church.