It took three years to make Alberta Wicks and Mary Hampton real Overton girls, and two years to instil college spirit into Kathleen West.

But Grace never gave any of us up, even though we treated her so shabbily.

That's why I just said I hoped that the girls would appreciate Grace.

I'd hate to think that some stupid ill-natured freshman, it's more likely to be a freshman than any one else, would behave like an idiot and spoil her first year at Harlowe House." There was an expression of anxious concern on Elfreda's round face.
"Don't worry, Elfreda," reassured Grace, "the students who come to Harlowe House to live are sure to be nice.

Girls who have their own way to pay through college are usually cheerful and unselfish.