She was gratified to be warden of "The Pioneers" and a member of the School Parliament.

She felt she had an acknowledged standing not only in her own form but throughout the college.

Her official position, her cleverness in class, her aptitude for music, her skill at games, made her an all-round force and a referee on most subjects.

There is no doubt that Ingred would have had the undivided post of favorite in her form had it not been for Bess Haselford.

Not that Bess was in any way a self-constituted rival--on the contrary she was rather shy and retiring, and made no particular bid for popularity.