But, really, I've bothered you long enough.

I must go back to your principal and announce myself ready to meet my fate.

I hope to know you better when examinations have ceased to be a burden and the weary are at rest.

That is, if I survive." With a gay little nod, and a dazzling smile that revealed almost perfect teeth, she walked quickly down the long room and out the door, leaving the girl chums staring after her.
"What an extraordinary girl!" said Jessica.

"She acts as though she'd known us all her life, and we never set eyes on her until she marched in and calmly interrupted us ten minutes ago." "It doesn't seem to make much difference whether or not we like her.