Jonah always wanted to know where she was going, and had forbidden her to make friends with the neighbours, for in Cardigan Street friendship with neighbours generally ended in a fight or the police court.

She had never defied Jonah before, but her anger was burning with a steady flame.

She'd show him! "I'll meet yer at three o'clock opposite the church," she cried, and walked away.
She gave Jonah his meal in silence, and sent Ray off on a message before two o'clock.

But Jonah seemed to have nothing to do this afternoon, and sat, contrary to custom, reading the newspaper.

Ada watched the clock anxiously, fearing she would be baulked.