Act as if you didn't care." "Your turn next, Miss Madenda," said the prompter.
"Oh, dear," said Carrie.
"Well, you're a chump for being afraid," said Drouet.

"Come on now, brace up.

I'll watch you from right here." "Will you ?" said Carrie.
"Yes, now go on.

Don't be afraid." The prompter signaled her.
She started out, weak as ever, but suddenly her nerve partially returned.

She thought of Drouet looking.
"Ray," she said, gently, using a tone of voice much more calm than when she had last appeared.