Rosamonde and Monica aren't really that sort." "They're bear-led by Bertha and Mabel.

I lay all the blame on them.

It would be a good thing for the Stars if that precious pair could be caught tripping and taught a lesson." "I dare say it would but it's not an easy business," said Peachy gloomily.

"Mabel Hughes is an extremely slippery young person, and she generally manages to keep out of open trouble.

I don't suppose any of the teachers, or even the prefects, have the least idea what she's really like." "And we can't go sneaking and tell them, so we must try and engineer the matter for ourselves." It was undoubtedly true that with the advent of Mabel Hughes a new and unpleasant element had crept into the Transition.