Changing her tone, Laura went up to her.
"Elfie," she said, "I've been a little cross; I didn't mean it."
"Well?" demanded her companion.
"Could—could you lend me thirty-five dollars until I get to work?"
"Me?" demanded her visitor, in indignant astonishment.
"You actually have the face to ask me to lend you thirty-five dollars?"
"Yes, you've got plenty of money to spare."
"Well, you certainly have got a nerve!" exclaimed Elfie.
"You might give it to me," pleaded Laura. "I haven't a dollar in the world, and you pretend to be such a friend to me!"
Elfie turned angrily.