"I thought how splendid it would have been if Diana had only been going to study for the Entrance, too.

But we can't have things perfect in this imperfect world, as Mrs.
Lynde says.

Mrs.Lynde isn't exactly a comforting person sometimes, but there's no doubt she says a great many very true things.

And I think the Queen's class is going to be extremely interesting.

Jane and Ruby are just going to study to be teachers.