"Yes, Miss Leicester, I slept beautifully," answered Molly.
"Take your stand near Kate. Now, I am going to begin."
The hall was filled with from forty to fifty girls of ages varying from seventeen to fourteen. Miss Leicester stood at the head of the hall. A troop of servants appeared. The principal read a psalm; the collect for the day followed; then the hungry girls marched straight into the breakfast room.
Molly found herself once again at Kate's table.
"If you like, you can sit here always," said Kate to her.
"I should like it very much," answered Molly.
"All right; I will speak to Miss Leicester. Miss Leicester, Molly Lavender would like to have a seat at my table."
"Is there a vacant place?" asked Miss Leicester.
"Yes, here to my right."
"Very well, Molly can sit there for the present."