're about the only person who can persuade her. Yes,
Lesbia, I think you ought to go."

So it was all arranged, a letter was sent off to the Hiltons, they
cabled back "Come!", and Lesbia's passage was booked for the end of
July. The matter seemed almost as big a hurry as her exodus of a year
and a half ago, but with the vast difference that this time she went of
her own free will, and, moreover, was an infinitely stronger and more
helpful personality than the old dreamy Lesbia had been.

She was glad that she need not start until after breaking-up day; she
wanted to see the very last of Kingfield High before she left it. The
good-byes of all her friends seemed more sincere than those of a former
occasion, though there was less fuss, and no parting present. Marion in
particular squeezed her hand.

"Mother always said it was _my_ fault you ran away from the Hiltons. I'm
glad you're going to set things straight there," she whispered. "You're
a real trump. Don't forget me over in Canada."

And Miss Tatham, taking final leave of her oldest pupil, added her word:

"You've been nearly thirteen years here, Lesbia, and have beaten the
record for attendance. I must say you've improved very much all round
lately. Be as loyal to the best things in life as you've been loyal to
the school. I wish you every success, either in the New World or the
Old, and if you ever come back, and I'm still here, be sure to call and
see me, and you'll always find a welcome waiting for you at Kingfield
High."

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