Finally, when Penrod brushed by her, touched her with his elbow, and, did not even see her, Marjorie's state of mind (not unmingled with emotion!) became dangerous.

In fact, a trained nurse, chancing to observe her at this juncture, would probably have advised that she be taken home and put to bed.

Marjorie was on the verge of hysterics.
She saw Fanchon and Penrod assume the double embrace required by the dance; the "Slingo Sligo Slide" burst from the orchestra like the lunatic shriek of a gin-maddened nigger; and all the little couples began to bob and dip and sway.
Marjorie made a scene.

She sprang upon the platform and stamped her foot.
"Penrod Schofield!" she shouted.

"You BEHAVE yourself!" The remarkable girl took Penrod by the ear.