"Are you coming, Dorothy?" called Janet May from the end of the passage.Uncharitable talk about others ceased when Evelyn drew near. Selfishness slunk away ashamed.
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"Shall I really—how unfortunate; but she doesn't look a bad-tempered woman, and what is there in wishing for fresh eggs? Stale eggs aren't wholesome."
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She stood wavering with her own conscience. Caspar was nervous, but he was not vicious.
Ruth clapped her hands.Dorothy pulled an envelope out of her pocket. Olive searched into the recesses of hers to hunt up a lead pencil, and Janet continued to speak in her tranquil, round tones.
Bridget felt a wild desire to rush after Miss Patience, and defying all punishment and all commands, appear as usual in the dining room."No, Bridget, you cannot. You have been sent here to be under my care, and you must remain with me at least until the end of the term."
"When will that be?"
Olive looked at her steadily.