You won't be much older, either.

Perhaps Miss Ettie can tell you something about it.

As to you, Ettie, you'll come back to me on your knees--d'ye hear, girl ?--on your knees--and then I'll tell you what your punishment may be.

You've sowed--and by the Lord, I'll see that you reap!" He glanced at them both in fury.

Then he turned upon his heel, and an instant later the outer door had banged behind him.
For a few moments McMurdo and the girl stood in silence.