A College Girl

The story opens on a bustling terrace where two families intertwine, each home to a lively colony of boys and girls. At its heart is Darsie, the second of six sisters, whose self‑assured grin and quick step make her the magnet of the household despite her modest looks. Her older sister Clemence, the quiet “Bunnie,” moves beneath her shadow, while the youngest, Lavender, already shows a spark of wildness. Together they navigate the awkward, hopeful days of teenage life, trading dreams of polite dances for the everyday dramas of a crowded house.

Life takes a sudden, comic turn when the Garnett brothers arrive, their noisy presence far from the genteel protectors the girls had imagined. Harry, the youngest, suffers a spectacular swing accident that leaves him without front teeth, turning the family’s routine upside down. As the brothers settle in, their boisterous antics and unexpected mishaps promise both laughter and challenges, setting the stage for Darsie’s first real adventures and the stir of a romance yet to blossom.