Shirley Lockwood stroked her chin and blinked, analyzing the situation seriously. "It's pretty good. I feel like it's more interesting here than in Country M!" The mere thought of all those fascinating girls filled her with a fighting spirit!
'Looks like I won't be lonely anymore.'
Eleanor Bishop smiled, pleased. "Yes, our Rory is so smart and cute. She'll be popular wherever she goes."
When Archie Lockwood heard Shirley Lockwood's words, he knew exactly what his daughter was up to. He completely disagreed with Eleanor Bishop, his expression sour. "Don't worry about her. She has no trouble adjusting to any school." On the contrary, she adapted all too well, which always gave him a headache.
"Dad, what kind of thing is that to say? Is that any way to bad-mouth your own daughter? Besides, what's wrong with Miss Pretty showing a little concern for me..." Shirley Lockwood flared up the moment she heard her father.
