"It's a shame!" said all the girls, indignantly.
"I wish we could find some way of paying her out," said Enid.
"What could we do?"
"Let me think. I know! Suppose we none of us say 'Good morning' to her when she comes into the schoolroom to-morrow to take the register."
"Oh, yes! That would be splendid, and then she would see our opinion of her."
"Every girl must vow she won't say it, even you, Patty!"
"I think you're very silly," said Patty, "but I shan't be there myself. I always have my music lesson at nine o'clock on Friday mornings."
"So much the better," said Enid. "You were the only one I thought might spoil it. Will everybody else promise?"
All gave the required assent. The girls were anxious to air their grievance, and this seemed the most feasible way of showing their teacher their displeasure. At five minutes to nine on the following morning, they were seated in their places waiting for the second bell to ring. Miss Rowe entered punctually, and turning to the class as usual said: "Good morning".
There was no reply. She waited a moment in much astonishment.