"It Is My Theme."
"You mean it is the original from which you copied yours," put in Miss Duncan dryly. "Is that your hand-writing?"
"No," replied Grace, in a puzzled tone.
"Is this your writing?" questioned Miss Duncan, suddenly producing another theme from the drawer of her desk.
"Yes," was Grace's prompt answer. "I handed it in to you instead of putting it in the collection box. You remember I told you I had lost the first one I wrote and asked for more time."
"I remember perfectly," was the significant answer. "Is this theme," pointing to the one Grace still held, "the one you say you lost?"
"The one I say I lost," repeated Grace, a glint of resentment darkening her eyes. "What do you mean, Miss Duncan?"
Her bold question caused the instructor's lips to tighten. "You have not answered my question, Miss Harlowe," she said icily.