Miss Loach, with a pack of cards on her lap, was talking, and Susan heard the concluding sentence as she entered the room.
"You're a fool, Clancy," said Miss Loach, emphatically.

"You know Mrs.
Herne doesn't like to be contradicted.

You've sent her away in a fine rage, and she's taken Hale with her.

Quite spoilt our game of--ah, here's Susan.

Off with you, Clancy.