As I remarked to Jane, it had taken
all the lines out of my face, due to the Spring Term and
examinations. And as I put on my hat, I could see that it had
done somthing else. For the first time my face showed Character.
I looked mature, if not, indeed, even more.
I paid by a Check, although they did not care about taking
it, prefering cash. But on calling up the Bank accepted it, and
also another check for cold cream, and a fancy comb.
I had, as I have stated, just returned from my Institution
of Learning, and now, as Jane and I proceded to a tea place I
had often viewed with hungry eyes but no money to spend, it
being expencive, I suddenly said:
"Jane, do you ever think how ungrateful we are to those who
cherish us through the school year and who, although stern at
times, are realy our Best Friends?"
"Cherish us!" said Jane. "I haven't noticed any cherishing.
They tolarate me, and hardly that."
"I fear you are pessamistic," I said, reproving her but
mildly, for Jane's school is well known to be harsh and
uncompromizing. "However, my own feelings to my Instructers are
diferent and quite friendly, especialy at a distance.
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