Got first in history, with 237/300. Next came ‘Solomon’ Murphy with 167. Scannie seems to have been delighted with my paper, for he told the other fellows that I wrote ‘reams’, and that I remembered everything he told us during the term. Other marks not yet out. Got out early. Sophie was for dinner and then we all sallied forth to prepare Mám’s Art stall for the Friday’s and Saturday’s bazaar. The pupils are really very generous. They brought Mám the most wonderful things for the stall. By means of these and Mrs. Stockley’s beautiful curtains, we made the stall most artistic, in strong contrast to those around. Did very few ex – only outline history of Holland’s greatness and decline.
