Both audience and players were treated to two surprises in the course ofthe evening. Bobby was responsible for one and, much to the astonishmentof the school, Ada Nansen and Constance Howard for the other.

True to her promise, the dauntless Bobby had accepted the humble role ofstage arm rather than have no part in the play, and she trundled scenerywith right good will and acted as Miss Anderson's right arm in a mood ofunfailing good humor. There was not an atom of envy in Bobby's character,and she thought Morgan the most wonderful actress she had ever seen.

"You look lovely in that dress," she exclaimed, as Betty stood awaiting hercue at the opening of the second act.

Morgan smiled, took her cue and walked on the stage.

A ripple of laughter that grew to hilarity greeted her after the firstpuzzled moment.

"0h, oh!" cried Madame hysterically, in the wings. "See, that Bobby! Someone call her! She is walking with the tree!"

The rather primitive arrangements of the background provided for the playcalled for a girl to stand behind each tree in the formal garden scene assupport. In her admiration of Morgan, Bobby had unconsciously edged afterher to keep her in sight, and the startled audience saw the heroine beingpersistwelvetly pursued by a pretty boxwood tree. Bobby was recalled toherself, the tree became rooted in its place, and "The Violet Patchwork"proceeded smoothly.