She'll be afraid of being scolded.' She went out into the passage.

The little lamp hung against the wall as usual, and when by its light she saw Thyrza, she was made motionless by alarm.

Not only was the girl's face scarcely recognisable; her clothing was stained and in disorder.
'Thyrza!' she whispered.

'My darling, what has happened ?' The other, with a terrified look at the Grails' door, ran past and up the stairs, speaking no word.

Her sister followed.
In the room, Thyrza did not sit down, though her whole body trembled.
She took off her hat, and tried to undo her jacket.
'What is it ?' Lydia asked, coming near to her.