And I'm not entirely blind either.
My advice is to look after yourselves." Lorna returned to the Camellia Buds feeling she had considerably scored over the Stars.

Her previous acquaintance with school theatricals had taught her that audiences are human, that even teachers will not sit through too lengthy a performance, and that the lure of tea cannot be resisted by those who are accustomed to drink it daily at 4 p.m.

As their own dormitory was half in possession of the enemy, Irene and Lorna adjourned to Peachy's bedroom to make preparations for their costumes, and held cosy sewing-bees in company with Delia, Jess, Mary, and any other chums who were able to join them.

They kept their properties safely locked up inside one of the wardrobes in No.

13, and Peachy wore the key tied under her skirt with a piece of ribbon.
"Because you can't trust that sneaking Mabel not to come in and poke about," she explained grimly.