'There, you've woke the child, of course! Now there'll be two of you crying.

See which can make most noise.

Now, Nelly! Well, I call this nice! At the sound of the child's voice, Thyrza at once restrained herself and rose from her chair.

Totty managed to quieten her little charge, whom she took upon her lap.

She did not look at Thyrza.
'Good-bye, Totty!' said the latter, holding out her hand.
'Good-bye!' Totty returned, but without appearing to notice the hand offered.