"Bring her here!" exclaimed Alice, impulsively.
"Indeed, no!" cried Miss Pennington. "We actresses were told that none of the extra people would be quartered with us! If that had not been agreed to I would not have come to this place."
"Nor I!" chimed in Miss Dixon. "We professionals are not to be classed with these extras—and amateurs at that!"
"I know I did promise you regulars that you would be boarded by yourselves," said Mr. Pertell, scratching his head in perplexity, "and I don't blame you for not wanting, as a general run, to mix with the others. For some of them, while they are decent enough, have a big idea of their own importance. I wouldn't think of asking you to let one of the extra men come here, but this young lady——"
"She is perfectly charming!" broke in Alice. "And she certainly can ride!"
"She did seem very nice," murmured Ruth.
"Pooh! A vulgar cowgirl!" sneered Miss Dixon.
"There is a nice room near mine," went on Alice. "She could have that, I should think. The Apgars don't use it, and it is certainly annoying to be pestered by a young man!" and she looked with uptilted nose at Paul, who said emphatically:
"Well, I like that!"
"If I could bring her here——" began Mr. Pertell.