The headmaster glanced at Bette and years of training by Melvin Porter instantly kicked in. Bette stood up, walked up to him and extended her slim hand with a Good morning, sir.
Good morning, he said, taking the offered hand, You must be Bette Porter.
Yes, sir
Alright then, please have a seat here in my office.
Bette sat in the chair in front of the headmasters desk, this chair was a large leather one like the one in the waiting room, but this one was straight backed and a considerably less comfortable.
I expect that you know that it is highly unusual for us to except senior transfer students at this school. After considering your academic record we decided to make an exception. We hope that you will show us that we have not made a mistake in admitting you.
Bettes pride was more than a little offended by the implication that she might not be able to cope with the work at St Marys. She hid this irritation and listened as the headmaster went on.

The first portion of the first day of school is used for paper work, the distribution of schedules, and assemblies held for each graduating class. You will spend the first part of today with a member of the senior class who will be giving you an individual orientation. From 11 to 11:20 is lunch. During second part of the day we run a full days schedule. Each period only lasts for twenty minutes. It gives you the opportunity to meet your teachers and get used to your schedule. Dismissal will be at 2:00. I have your schedule here so that you can look over it now and see if there are any problems with it. He passed a piece of paper across the desk to Bette. Before she had a chance to glance at her schedule there was a knock on the headmasters door and Bette heard a soft female voice from behind her say, Sorry to interrupt Mr. Stevens, but when I went to get my schedule they told me you had it and Mrs. Campbell told me to just come in, she said that you wanted to see me about something.

At this headmaster Stevens smiled and said, Yes, Erin, come in.

TBC