h of the school, and both pupils and
mistresses spoke of her as likely to win more laurels in the future.
"She's one of the best workers we have," said Miss Roscoe to the
Mayor, who was acting chairman; "a very clever girl. I believe she has
a career before her."
As Gwen went up to receive her prizes and certificate the girls
clapped and clapped till, not content even with the noise they were
making, they broke into ringing cheers. Half-dizzy with emotion, Gwen
returned to her place--these were the very same schoolfellows who,
only one short year ago, had allowed her to walk down the hall without
a sign of recognition or appreciation. From being the outcast of her
Form she had risen to the height of popularity.
"I always said, childie, that if you only bided your time and worked
your very hardest, the girls would be proud of you in the end!"
declared Father when the celebrations were over and the Gascoynes had
returned to the Parsonage.
"Oh, it was ripping to hear them all clapping and cheering, Gwen! And
after last year, too--it's like a miracle!" exclaimed Lesbia
rapturously.
"Yes, that's just what it is--a miracle," said Gwen, thinking of the
motto that hung on her bedroom wall.
* * * * *
BY ANGELA BRAZIL
"Angela Brazil has proved her undoubted talent for writing a
story of schoolgirls for other schoolgirls to
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A Patriotic Schoolgirl.
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For the School Colours.
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The Jolliest Term on Record.
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The Girls of St. Cyprian's: A Tale of School Life.
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The Youngest Girl in the Fifth: A School Story.
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