Just as if you were sickening for something.
Miss Limbird.
[Coming between Miss Claridge and Sophy.] Quite ghostly!
Sophy.
I'm all right, girls; I've had a bad night, that's all. [Giving her umbrella to Miss Claridge and her bag to Miss Moon, who passes it to Miss Huddle.] Here! hi! take that beastly bag. [To Miss Limbird, who is removing her hat.] Oh, don't waggle my head, whatever you do! [To Miss Moon, who is pulling at her jacket.] Tear the thing off. [Stripping off her gloves, and speaking in a whisper.] Girls, I don't want to be disturbed for five minutes.
Miss Limbird.
Very well, Miss Fullgarney.
Sophy.
[Glancing at Quex and Frayne, who are now looking out of the window, with their backs towards her.] If Miss Eden should happen to turn up before I'm free, just mention who I'm engaged with, will you?
Miss Moon.