"Little girls shouldn't ask questions." "But I want to know." "That's not sporty! Take the goods the gods send you, and don't ask 'em what tree they picked them from." "But, Rona----" "Are you two girls still out of bed and talking ?" said an indignant voice, as Miss Lodge opened the door and glared reproval.

"Make haste.

I give you three minutes, and if you're not ready by then I shall report you.

Not another word! I'm astonished at you, Ulyth, for breaking the silence rule." "I didn't hear the half-past nine bell," replied Ulyth, abashed.
"Then it's your business to hear it.

It's loud enough.