Holly took in a deep breath. She supposed the first step to getting better (whatever that meant) was accepting that she had a problem, but she was far more inclined to believe society's issues with her were their problems. Putting aside her pride was something Holly had never been taught, especially at home where she was spoiled and allowed to speak her mind. Affirmation, however, was a great desire of Holly's, and to get that from Madam Sykes—even if it meant changing her attitude and making a pointed effort to be a "good girl"—would please her immensely.

"I just don't want to end up like one of those girls—the ones that end up in the tabloids because they misbehave." Like her cousin. (Not that Holly would ever think to partake in less than perfectly proper activities, but sometimes a bad attitude was worse than bad choices.) "I want people to look up to me, not down on me."