Amid lingering images of white-clad girls in whispering voices delighting in Valentine's cards, the character of Miranda (Anne-Louise Lambert) and her friend and admirer, the orphaned Sara (Margaret Nelson) are introduced. Miranda shows worry that Sara dotes on her too much because she will not be around for much longer. Sara is told that she is not allowed to go on the picnic. The party leaves leaving behind the head mistress Mrs. Appleyard (Rachel Roberts), a teacher and Sara. At Hanging Rock... read more