“I’ll show you that it’s my business!”
Her voice was drowned in a chorus of angry cries.
“We want Edina!”
“Billie can’t stop us any more. Get out of the way, Billie!”
“We’ll have her arrested! Then maybe she’ll give us our money back!”
Billie was helpless. Although she flung an arm about Edina and tried by main force to push the girls away, they only surged the closer.
Hands reached out. They touched Edina, caught her! She was being dragged away!
Billie felt that she was in a nightmare where every sense was impotent. She spoke, but could not make her voice heard. She used her strength, and was powerless. They were dragging Edina away!
Suddenly a voice spoke sharply, authoritatively, from the school steps. Instantly the crowd about Billie and Edina gave back. The girls lapsed into sullen silence.
“I am amazed! I am shocked!” said Miss Sara Walters in cool, clipped tones. “Never before has it been my doubtful privilege to witness such a demonstration from these school steps. I trust that it will never be necessary for me to witness such a disgraceful exhibition again. Go to your dormitories and remain there until the supper bell rings!”