She was looking flushed and excited.

She waited a few moments as if to give extra effect to her words, then announced: "I have just received the results of the Entrance Examinations from Dunningham University.

Out of twelve candidates who were entered from this school, ten have satisfied the examiners.

Their names stand as follows in order of merit: FIRST CLASS.
Garnet Emerson.
SECOND CLASS.
Linda Fletcher.
Agatha James.
Helena Maitland.
Freda Long.
THIRD CLASS.
Mary Payne.
Hilda Langley.
Winona Woodward.
Dorrie Pollack.
Estelle Harrison." Winona heaved an immense sigh of mingled amazement and relief.

She had passed! Actually passed! She--Winona Woodward, whose form record had never soared above the most modest average.