“I have submitted to the insolence of you Darings long enough, and hereafter I forbid you to address me, for I shall not recognize you as an acquaintance.”
At this instant Cousin Judith appeared upon the scene and hearing Doris’ speech stopped short in surprise.
“Why, what is the trouble, my dears?” she asked.
“This child, madam,” returned Doris, stiffly, “is still a barbarian, and unfit to associate with civilized beings.”
“I called her a hypocrite,” flashed Sue, defiantly; “and she is one.”
Miss Eliot was shocked.
“I am surprised, Sue dear; surprised and grieved. You have treated Doris very badly, and I want you to apologize to her for your rudeness.”
“I won’t!” said Sue, stamping her foot. “I’ll die rather than beg pardon of Miss Nancy Hypocrite!”
Judith looked at her in amazement.
“Go into the house, my dear,” she said, rather sternly; “I’ll join you there presently.”