Cheered by that welcome sound, Josie ran back as a little hoyden in one of the farces she had often acted, telling a story full of fun and naughtiness at first, but ending with a sob of repentance and an earnest prayer for pardon.
'Very good! Try again.

Better than I expected,' called the voice of the oracle.
Josie tried Portia's speech, and recited very well, giving due emphasis to each fine sentence.

Then, unable to refrain from what she considered her greatest effort, she burst into Juliet's balcony scene, ending with the poison and the tomb.

She felt sure that she surpassed herself, and waited for applause.

A ringing laugh made her tingle with indignation and disappointment, as she went to stand before Miss Cameron, saying in a tone of polite surprise: 'I have been told that I did it very well.