It was a windy, October day. Katey Miller hugged her navy cardigan closer around her broad shoulders, completely covering her white blouse. She struggled to keep her favorite navy and white striped skirt from blowing up with each sudden gust, as well as juggling numerous school books. Katey walked to the wooden bench underneath the old oak tree and sat down. She sighed as she opened her world literature textbook and began reading page 12. After a few paragraphs, the 18 year old looked up at her school. Katey had dreamed of going to Radcliffe since first hearing about it from her cousin, Amelia Miller, who graduated summa cum laude in 1953. After reading the assignment, Katey began her summary, only to be interrupted by her friends.
"Hey Katey," Jennie said softly, sitting next to her. Jennie's boyfriend, Matt, sat next to her. They pulled out their books and began the assignment as well.
After about ten minutes, Katey bid her friends farewell and headed up to her dorm room. She put her books away and prepared for a nice warm bubble bath. After a week's worth of hard work, six tests, and nine quizzes, she thought she deserved it. She settled in the small, white tub and laid her head back. Katey would have fallen asleep if it wasn't for her roommate banging on the door for her to hurry up.
"Just another minute, Lisa," replied Katey in a soft tone. She took her time drying off and changing into her pink flannel pajamas. Katey happily walked out of the bathroom and smiled sweetly at a frowning Lisa. She walked past her and picked up her newest reading material. Katey climbed under the warm covers of her small bed and began reading Northanger Abbey. Though most girls weren't, Katey is a huge fan of Jane Austen and her lengthy novels. Deeply immersed in the novel, Katey completely lost track of time. She was about halfway through when she looked up at the clock. It was nearly 1:00 AM. Katey decided that Chapter 16 would have to wait until morning. She closed the book and went to bed, quickly falling into a deep slumber.