In classical terms, Miss Mitchell found herself caught between the Scylla of protecting Gabriel and
herself and the Charybdis of holding fast to her pride. Unfortunately for her pride, the true peril
aligned with her rejection of the bursary; the peril could be avoided if she just took the money.
She did not like that. Not one little bit. Especially against the backdrop of Rachel's generosity in
buying her a dress and shoes and Gabriel's not so secret attempt at replacing her book bag.