His heart had given a wild leap of terror and dismay.

But he showed no further sign.
He simply stood there waiting.
Mr.Cole was baffled, as he always was by Jeremy's moods, so he continued: "And until you've apologised to Nurse for your rudeness you must remain by yourself.

I shall forbid your sisters to speak to you.

Mary and Helen, you are not to speak to your brother until he has apologised to Nurse." "Yes, Father," said Helen "Oh, Father, mayn't he come to-night ?" said Mary.
"No, Mary, I'm afraid not." A tear rolled down her cheek.

"It won't be any fun without Jeremy," she said.