"I just don't seem to be able to do it." She was grateful for the drummer's presence, though.

She had found the company so nervous that her own strength had gone.
"Come on," said Drouet.

"Brace up.

What are you afraid of?
Go on out there now, and do the trick.

What do you care ?" Carrie revived a little under the drummer's electrical, nervous condition.
"Did I do so very bad ?" "Not a bit.