But this new girl was not following out any of the old precedents.
"I think I understand you, Dorothy," said Mrs. Freeman. "Kiss me!"
In about ten minutes' time Bridget came into the room without knocking. Her hat was still swinging on her arm; there was a wild-rose color on her cheeks; her eyes had a certain excited, untamed gleam in them.Ruth clapped her hands.
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The door was opened, and a neatly dressed servant of the name of Marshall entered, bearing a dinner tray.
"Much I cared for that when I had a chance of seeing her," remarked Violet. "I did get a splendid peep. She's awfully tall, and she was splendidly dressed; and O Dolly! O Ruthie! O Janey! she's just lovely!""Here you are," exclaimed the two pairs of lips eagerly."Well, dear, you are not to blame. I shall take you to Eastcliff this afternoon, and order some plain dresses to be made up for you."
"I think, my dear, we won't talk quite so much," said Mrs. Freeman. "At most of our meals German is the only language spoken. Supper, of course, is an exception. Why, what is the matter. Miss O'Hara?""I loathe ladylike ways."
"There, thank Heaven, I haven't killed her!" exclaimed Bridget.