go to school with me, as a remembrance
of Ireland, and of you all."

"The four-leaved shamrock brings good luck to its wearer, mavourneen;
may it bring it to you! And whenever ye look at the little green
leaves, give a thought to the true hearts that will be ay wishin' ye a
speedy return."

The last day came all too soon, and Mrs. Fitzgerald, with tears in her
eyes, stood at her window, watching the disappearing carriage in which
Honor sat by her father's side, waving an energetic good-bye.

"Surely," she said to herself, "school will have the influence that we
expect! The general atmosphere of law and order, the well-arranged
rules, the esprit de corps and strict discipline of the games, all
cannot fail to have their effect; and among so large a number of
companions, and in the midst of so many new and absorbing interests, my
wild bird will find her wings clipped, and will settle down sensibly
and peaceably among the others."

CHAPTER III

The Wearing of the Green

Chessington College stood on a breezy slope midway between the hills
and the sea, and about a mile from the rising watering-place of
Dunscar. It was a famous spot for a school, as the fresh winds coming
either from the uplands or from the wide expanse of channel were
sufficient to blow away all chance of germs, and to ensure a thoroughly
wholesome and bracing atmosphere. The College prided itself upon its
record of health; Miss Cavendish considered no other girls were so
straight and well-grown as hers, with such bright eyes, such clear
skins, and such blooming cheeks. Ventilation, sea baths, and suitable
diet were her three watchwords, and thanks to them the sanatorium at
the farther side of the shrubbery scarcely ever opened its doors to
receive a patient, while the hospital nurse who was retained in case of
emergencies found her position a sinecure.

The buildings were modern and up-to-date, with all the latest
appliances and improvements. They were provided with steam heat and
electric light; and the gymnasium, chemical laboratory, and practical
demonstration kitchen were on the very newest of educational lines. The
school covered a large space, and was built in the form of a square. In
the middle was a great, gravelled quadrangle, where hockey could be
practised on days when the fields were too wet for playing. At one end
stood the big lecture-hall, the chapel, the library, and the various
classrooms, the whole surmounted by a handsome