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any assemblies, to pass the time in study, or to
be sent home.

Lucia Coletti, still in America, still in Lyon
High, sat directly in front of Betty and nest
to Peggy Pollard, who, it may be remembered,
had joined the sorority, the "Kappa Upsilons,"
to which Carolyn and Betty had been invited.
Lucia (pronounced Lu-chee-a, in Italian
fashion), looked back, as she pulled down the
seat of her chair, and gave the girls a salute,
very brief, but Dotty Bradshaw, near by, rather
daringly asked, "is that a Fascisti salute,
Lucia?"

"It's a mixture, like me," replied Lucia, not
offended, her black eyes flashing an amused
glance at Betty. "Listen, Betty," she said. "I
want to see you some time today. I want you
to help me out on something."

"All right," said Betty.

But the principal was now standing quietly
on the platform, as was his custom, his very
presence a check upon too vociferous converse.
He clapped his hands together several times for
quiet. Instantly the talking began to subside,
then stopped as the attention of all was secured.
All faces turned to the American flag, which

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