building had been laid by Queen Mary herself, and they thought the
Government might have fixed upon some other spot in which to conduct
business, instead of keeping them out of their proper quarters. All
things come to an end, however, even the circumlocution and delays of
Government offices, and by the beginning of the autumn term the removal
had been effected, and the ceremony arranged for the opening of the new
college. Naturally it was to be a great day. The Members of Parliament
for Grovebury, and the Mayor, and many other important people were to be
present, to say nothing of parents and visitors. The pupils, assembled
in the freshly color-washed dressing-rooms, greeted one another
excitedly.

"How do you like it?"

"Oh, it's topping!"

"Beats the old place hollow!"

"There's room to turn around here!"

"And the lockers are just A1."

"Have you seen the class-rooms?"

"Not yet."

"The gym's utterly perfect!"

"And so is the lab."