The iron discipline of the nuns is a tremendous shock for Celia, but in reality the change does not affect her as much as one might expect: with the girls at school, Celia does not quite get along and instead, she makes friends with two poor altar boys. and his gang. By chance, Celia discovers a method to be punished, the bad thing is that her generosity and companionship lead her to blame herself for the sins of others. Father Restituto, the school chaplain, imposes a penance on her, and Celia is so impressed by his words that she decides to be a saint.