The freshmen clutched each other and waited.
Miriam ran lightly along the roof, and came upon the seven prostrate figures so suddenly that she almost lost her balance.
"Don't speak," said Grace, in a distinct whisper, "and don't give us away. If you do, you will regret it. Remember the blue domino who waltzed with you!"
She hoped Miriam would understand what she meant and so save her from further explanation. In this Grace was right. Miriam was trapped at last. She deliberately turned and walked away without a word.
"Come on, girls," they heard her call to the others, "let's waste no more time on them." When all was quiet the seven intriguers slipped down the fire escape and disappeared in the darkness—safely escaping discovery.
CHAPTER VII
ALL HALLOWE'EN
"Anne," called a chorus of boys' and girls' voices, "come out and have some fun. Have you forgotten it's Hallowe'en?"
The door of the Pierson cottage opened and Anne appeared on the threshhold.