She had been in hot water all the afternoon.

The girls had said at lunch-time that the manager was angry with Bessie, and had discharged her.

She found her coat and hat, and had brought them home.

The pocketbook was missing.

There was only fifteen cents in it; but Lizzie was much disturbed, and so was the grandmother.
They had a quiet consultation in the kitchen; and, when the aunt came, there was another whispered conversation among the three.
Elizabeth felt disapproval in the air.