They seemed the very personification of ancient and modern.
"The world can't stand still," she thought, "and if it's got to move on, I suppose I'd better help to give it a shove in the right direction." Walking into the hostel, she met Nora and Fil walking arm-in-arm.
"Hullo, Ingred! Have you read the paper about the Rainbow League ?" asked Fil eagerly.

"I think it's ripping! Nora and I are both going to join." "And so am I," said Ingred, as she passed by them, and went upstairs..