Ay, well, I suppose you found a difference from London. You like life, and big, grand places. Some of us has to be content with Willey Green and Beldover. And what do you think of our Grammar School, as there’s so much talk about?’

‘What do I think of it?’ Gudrun looked round at her slowly. ‘Do you mean, do I think it’s a good school?’

‘Yes. What is your opinion of it?’

‘I DO think it’s a good school.’

Gudrun was very cold and repelling. She knew the common people hated the school.

‘Ay, you do, then! I’ve heard so much, one way and the other. It’s nice to know what those that’s in it feel. But opinions vary, don’t