Maureen looked at her and shivered a little. Then she said:
"Oh, I am glad to see you!"
"And I to see thee, sweetest and best," said Dinah.
"Dinah, take me to Henrietta."
"But, hast thee the strength?" inquired Dinah.
"God will give it to me, Dinah."
"Then thou shalt assuredly come. Take my hand."
The house of Felicity was very large and rambling, and certain rooms were sound-proof. This was found to be necessary on account of the outrageous conduct of some of the naughty girls when they first arrived. Dinah, still holding Maureen's hand, stepped lightly on the highly polished floor. Then she opened a door. There was a little dark passage inside. She opened a second door, and Maureen suddenly heard the wild shrieking notes of a voice which she knew but too well.
"Dysy—Dysy—give us your answer, do! Dysy—Dysy—why, I say—get out of this, brat!"