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The Firm of Girdlestone

CHAPTER V
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There is little sentiment or romance in her composition, however, and in this she does but conform to the instincts of the nation of which she is the youngest but the most flourishing teacher.
A lad coming up to an English University finds himself In an enlarged and enlightened public school.

If he has passed through Harrow and Eton there is no very abrupt transition between the life which he has led in the sixth form and that which he finds awaiting him on the banks of the Cam and the Isis.

Certain rooms are found for him which have been inhabited by generations of students in the past, and will be by as many in the future.

His religion is cared for, and he is expected to put in an appearance at hall and at chapel.

He must be within bounds at a fixed time.


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