“Look,” she said in an undertone, for the boys were already within ear shot.
The girls turned.
“Oh! the dickens,” exclaimed Betty crossly, “why couldn’t they have gone somewhere else?”
Mrs. Baird had also seen the new arrivals and noticed the girls’ hesitation. She beckoned Louise to her side.
“Don’t pay any attention to them,” she said, “and I’m sure they won’t disturb you.”
Louise nodded and returned to the girls.
“Let’s play hockey again,” she suggested.
“What about the boys?” inquired Connie.
“Don’t pay any attention to them.”
“Well, come on, let’s start,” Florence whirled into position. But Angela’s eyes were glued to the group of boys.