“Annie’s got the key,” said one.
Annie silently offered the key to the girls. Nora unlocked the door.
“Tit for tat, old man,” she said. “Show yourself a man, and don’t bear a grudge.”
But without a word or sign he had opened the door and gone, his face closed, his head dropped.
“That’ll learn him,” said Laura.
“Coddy!” said Nora.
“Shut up, for God’s sake!” cried Annie fiercely, as if in torture.
“Well, I’m about ready to go, Polly. Look sharp!” said Muriel.
The girls were all anxious to be off. They were tidying themselves hurriedly, with mute, stupefied faces.