"All our old set, that is, except Connie Lord and Gladys Roper and Meg Mason.

I've just met Miss Strong, and she told me.

She's moved up with us, and there's a new mistress for VB.

Haven't seen her yet, but they say she's nice, though I'd rather stick to Miss Strong, wouldn't you ?" "I don't know," temporized Ingred, screwing her mouth into a button.
"Oh, of course! I forgot! You're not a 'Strong' enthusiast--never were! Now _I_ like her!" "It's easy enough to like anybody who favors you.

Miss Strong was always down on me somehow, and I'd rather have tried my luck with a fresh teacher.