Friday at noon
Although she was now careful not to offend openly , Grace felt that underneath the thin veneer of reluctant gratitude lay the old dislike which she was sure Evelyn felt for her . In spite of her efforts to judge this strange selfish girl dispassionately Grace knew in her heart that she still disapproved of Evelyn . The first week in February found Grace looking forward to her week end in New York City . She had arranged to leave Overton on Friday at noon , and on Friday morning she opened her eyes with that feeling of exultation over something delightful just around the corner from her . Then she remembered . In a few hours she would again be with her beloved friends . She went about her work that morning humming under her breath .