Janet and Helen, sitting on the front steps, watched it with interest which deepened as they saw an Iowa license plate on the front of the car.
“That almost looks like home,” said Helen. “Why, the number’s from our home county. Maybe it’s someone we know.”
But the sun was flashing off the windshield, effectively shielding the passengers in the car.
The machine swung to a stop a few feet away and Janet and Helen, when they saw the passengers, recognized them with mixed emotions.
SURPRISE CALLERS
The newcomers were Cora Dean and Margie Blake, classmates from Clarion, who had been Janet and Helen’s chief rivals for almost every honor during their last four years in school.
“What under the sun do you suppose they want here?” asked Helen under her breath.
“We’ll soon find out,” retorted Janet, rising and advancing to greet Cora and Margie.