Having finished her harangue, and having, as she thought, thoroughly squashed the folly of the intermediates, Geraldine proceeded on her way, happily oblivious of the faces they were pulling behind her back.
"I'd like to see her squeal and run," grunted Jess.
ITS COWL FELL BACK, AND DISCLOSED A WELL-KNOWN AND DECIDEDLY MIRTHFUL COUNTENANCE
"So should I," agreed Sadie. "She's always very superior. By the by, Stars and Stripes, what were you just going to tell us?"
"Nothing particular."
Diana was looking preoccupied, as if her thoughts were far away.
"I'm sure it was," urged Sadie. "Don't be mean! Go on!"
"I've changed my mind. No, I'm not going to tell you. It's no use bothering me, for I just shan't."