She had special hours at which books were issued, and assistants whose business it was to be on duty at the specified times.
Among other improvements in the school welcomed by the girls was the advent of a fresh drilling mistress, and some new apparatus for gymnastics.

Under Miss Barbour, "Gym" became highly popular, and it was felt that an athletic display would probably be held at Christmas.

This was something to work for, and every one seemed much keener than formerly.

Winona was naturally an enthusiast, and tried to keep others up to the mark.

She had once seen an "Assault-at-Arms" at Percy's college, and the memory of it made her long for the Seaton High School to have a similar opportunity of showing its prowess.