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GIRLS OF CENTRAL HIGH ON THE STAGE
This she had said in a low voice, so that nobody but Jess heard her. But the girl's voice rose higher as she grew hysterical.
"Miss Carrington, you are unfair! I never touched them!"
"You must admit, Miss Morse, that circumstances are very much against you," declared the teacher.
"I admit nothing of the kind. A dozen people might have been in the room while you were out and the desk was open. Ten minutes is a long time."
"You seem to have thought out your defense very well, Miss Morse," said Gee Gee, sternly. "But it will not do. It is too serious a matter to overlook. I shall send for Mr. Sharp," and she touched the button which rang the bell in the principal's office.
