“You are determined to stick to that, are you, Miss?” asked the teacher, sharply.
“I am determined to tell you nothing but the truth.”
“Wait!” commanded the teacher. Then she turned and sent one of the lingering girls at the door of the classroom for Hester Grimes. When Hester came she looked somewhat troubled, but she did not glance at Bobby.
“Miss Grimes,” said the teacher, “I have called you to repeat what you said to me before. You must say it before Miss Hargrew.”
“I—I don’t want to get Clara into any trouble,” muttered the red-faced girl.
Bobby looked at her in surprise. “How long since, Hessie?” she demanded. “You never were too tender of me before.”
“Be still!” commanded Miss Carrington, angrily. “Miss Grimes!”
“Well, I was the last to leave the office, and I saw Clara throw something into the wastebasket.”
“Oo-h!” exclaimed the culprit.
“Yes, I did!” ejaculated Hester.