Chapters 6-7 Summary

Harriet wakes up in the middle of the night calling for Peter. She admits to herself that he keeps his mind on his work while hers is wandering all over. Deciding to walk around, she finds a light on in the New Library which should have been dark. She finds Miss Barton's room and discovers it is empty and while looking out the windows sees the light in the library go out. Harriet and Miss Barton meet in the hall. They split up to investigate the library light.

Harriet meets one of the students in the hallway on her way to the library. The door to the New Library is locked. When they find a way in, they find the books scattered on the floor and obscene sayings painted on the walls. Miss Barton is sent for the Dean while Harriet...