[CHAPTER XXIV—MARGIT PAYS A DEBT]
“Did you hear what that girl said, Laura?” demanded Bobby, in a whisper, clinging to the arm of Mother Wit. “It sounded as though she knew something about Eve’s absence.”
“No. Just jealousy,” returned Laura.
“I—don’t—know—— Here’s Nell!” exclaimed the smaller girl, eagerly.
The doctor’s daughter ran up, very much excited.
“Otto was on the ’phone,” she said. “He says that Eve left for town in time to catch the nine-twenty-seven. Why, she should have been here two hours ago!”
“What do you suppose has happened?” wailed Jess.
“I will see the committee at once,” said Mrs. Case, quietly. “Of course, if Evangeline does not report in time, we shall have to put in a substitute.”
“Oh, Mrs. Case!” cried Bobby. “Don’t put in that Lou Potter!”
“What, Clara? Is that your loyalty to Central High?” demanded the athletic instructor, sternly.