"She comes from one of the wealthiest homes in the suburbs of Chicago, and has had every advantage that civilization can offer.

She's been abroad eight times, I believe, and has always studied at home under private tutors.

She's an only daughter." "How interesting! That will be lots more diverting than a room-mate who has always done the same common-place things that I have.

Oh, you've no idea how hard I'm going to work to deserve all this! I wrote to Jack last night that I intend to tackle school this year just the way I used to kill snakes--with all my might and main!" An amused expression crossed Madam Chartley's face again.

She was thinking of Ethelinda and the possible effect the two girls might have on each other.