“Now why——”
But a welcome confusion checked the answer and mercifully put Gloria’s faith in the exact science of a well trained little alarm clock.
For a heavy day following was imminent.
CHAPTER XIII
SERIOUS SCHOOL WORK
But the alarm clock did not wake Gloria. There had been voices during the night, subdued yet distinctive enough to penetrate her consciousness, and now, although it was still dark, a slight commotion in the corridor startled Trixy as well as Gloria, and both were intently listening.
“What was it?”
“I think Jack must be worse. I heard a man’s voice.”
“Dear me. I hope not. Listen!”
“Yes, that’s the doctor’s voice. Oh Trix! If she should be worse!” Gloria’s voice trembled with alarm.