Though not quite such a romp as Nora, she was ready for any fun that was going, and intended to get as much enjoyment as possible out of the coming term.

She linked herself now on to Fil's disengaged arm, taking the latter's pile of books with her own and began towing her two friends in the direction of the hostel.
"I've hardly had time even for a squint at our dormitory yet," she announced.

"Mrs.Best said I was late, and made me pop down my bag and fly; but she told me we were all four together, so I went off with an easy mind.

I'd been worrying for fear I'd be boxed up with some kids, or sandwiched in among the Sixth.

I told you Ingred was to be with us, didn't I?
Let's go and hunt her out; she'll have wiped her eyes and got over her jim-jams by now.