Jane Allen, Right Guard

"Jane Allen: Right Guard" by Edith Bancroft is a story of a young woman's return to college where tested by friendships, rivalries, and the trials of growing up. Jane Allen, ready to begin her second year at Wellington College, must learn how to deal with the ups and downs of college life. Even as she contends with clashes with classmates, especially her rival Marian Seaton, Jane finds friendship with classmates who admire her strong and courageous attitude. The story begins when Jane is enjoying the beauty of her home farm where her father jokingly asks her to guess his surprise. This surprise is a bundle of letters from friends, showcasing her eagerness to get back to college. Once settled back in, Jane quickly learns that past conflicts with other students haven't been forgotten, and tensions begin escalating with the arrival of Marian Seaton and Miss Noble. Right at the beginning, the story launches Jane directly into a need to prosper in the middle of hardship in her college climate while learning how to resolve disputes and misunderstandings.