Looking around the chapel to see who else was there, Mandie spotted Mary Lou Dunnigan hurrying in the side door. Their eyes met and they nodded with a smile. “There’s Mary Lou,” Mandie whispered to Celia. Celia quickly turned to look. “She’s running a little late.” Mandie nodded and turned her attention to the woman at the podium who was giving basic information to the newcomers. “You are required to sign in and out every time you leave or enter the dormitory, no matter the reason. This is for security purposes mainly, but we are also in charge of your comings and goings since your parents have left you all in our care.” She straightened her thin shoulders and added, “And we will not tolerate any variance of our rules. Once you violate any of our standards, you will be reprimanded and you will lose points on your grades. You will be expelled should you have a second offense. We are here to teach you and you are here to learn.
