"But Marian has no money of her own," protested Anne. "Don't you remember how delighted she was when she deposited the judge's check and received her first check book?"
"I wonder—"
Grace paused. A sudden suspicion entered her mind, that she instantly dismissed.
"You don't believe—" began Anne, but Grace stopped her.
"No, dear," she answered firmly. "We mustn't ever allow ourselves to entertain such a thought. Marian may have foolishly risked money of her own that we know nothing of, but as for anything else—Marian is still a member of our sorority and the honor of the Phi Sigma Tau is above reproach."
CHAPTER XVII
ANNE BECOMES FAMOUS
That Anne Pierson was to play a six weeks' engagement in New York under the management of the great Southard was a nine days' matter of wonder in Oakdale.
In spite of the fact that Anne tried to keep the news within her immediate circle of friends, it spread like wildfire.