human
Sorry to be inhospitable, Blue Bonnet, but I can't let you in. You see you aren't expected until to-night. At twelve, remember; and, for goodness' sake, take a look down the hall before you venture out. We don't want Fraulein to spoil things. I reckon Sue had better fix up your pillow before you come.
gpt
Fix up my pillow!
human
Yes. She'll show you. She's an artist at it.
gpt
She'll get some of Wee Watts' hair. She's got a Jane, and a switch, too--it's about the color of yours--and she'll pin it on your pillow--fix it up so that if Fraulein suspects anything and takes a peek in your room she'll swear you're sleeping like a baby.
human
Oh, we haven't been here three years for nothing, let me tell you, Annabel confessed.
gpt
You need all your wits.
human
How am I going to wake up? Blue Bonnet asked.
gpt
I know I never can without an alarm of some kind. I'm an awfully good sleeper.
human
That's easy. Tie a string round your wrist and put the string outside the transom--let it hang down the wall. Nobody will see it after the lights are out. Some of us will pull it and waken you about a quarter to twelve. Don't wake Joy. She might go to Miss North, or do something.
gpt
No, she wouldn't. Joy isn't so bad as we all thought, Annabel. I want to tell you about her sometime. We must try to be nicer to her if she stays here.
human
Oh, she'll stay, never fear. They aren't expelling any graduates--especially a student like Joy Cross. She's made a wonderful record. Miss North's got to admit that, whatever else Joy's done. Good-by. See you later. I'm in an awful hurry. You'll excuse me, won't you?