Late at School. 9

that the weather permitted them, or otherwise
were driven down in the carriage, returning
home to a six o'clock tea. They were gene-
rally liked in the school, though some few were
jealous of the partiality they fancied was
shown them by Miss Campbell; but among
school-girls, as with those in other and higher
positions, jealousy and envy are but too apt
to creep in.
 And now to return to the story.
 As Arnold had predicted, they were again
late, much to Grace's annoyance; and really
it was hard upon the poor child, for Edith,
often as she repented and promised amend-
ment, was invariably behindhand, and conse-
quently Grace was obliged in some measure
to share the reproofs she incurred. Mrs.
Hamilton did not like one sister to start with-
out the other, or either of them to walk alone;
thus, though they took it by turns to ride to
school, and were both tolerable horsewomen,
yet it was no use for Grace ever to hurry on,
as when she did arrive there would be nobody
to hold the pony. This morning she appeared
more than usually vexed. As she entered the
school-room, where her companions were al-
ready in busy, earnest occupation, she rapidly
made her curtsey to Miss Campbell, and