CHAPTER XXIV

LESLIE ENTERS FOR A COMPETITION As was only to be expected, there was a general feeling of flatness on the Friday and Saturday following the birthday celebrations. The juniors were tired as a result of sitting up two hours beyond their usual bed-time, and were cross and snappish with each other. Betty Jackson and Peggy Cavendish fought a regular pitched battle when they were dressing on the Friday morning, because Betty accused Peggy of putting on frills because she had been chosen to present the bouquet. Aileen, t…