"What they were saying was that some Hailsham students in the past, in special circumstances, had managed to get a deferral. That this was something you could do if you were a Hailsham student. You could ask for your donations to be put back by three, even four years." Page 153
From this revelation about Hailsham, it is obvious that there is something different about Hailsham. The fact that at this one place the children could later in life possibly receive a deferral implies some sort of significance attached to Hailsham. The reason why Hailsham creates such awe and evokes interest when brought up is unknown at this point. I think the author intentionally creates this ambiguity to capture attention. Personally, I am quite intrigued as to why Hailsham is distinguished. Perhaps it is one of the few places in which donors live that has a particularly affectionate staff of guardians. I'm not entirely sure, but I'm sure the author intended to create this ambiguity for me to speculate over. I will just have to read on, and finding out more about Hailsham is sufficient to compel me to read on eagerly.
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