Without giving Grace an opportunity to say a word she marched over to the excited Evelyn.
"Miss Ward, leave this room instantly, and do not come into it again until you have asked Miss Harlowe to pardon you." In contrast to Evelyn's half-screamed denunciation Emma's voice was low and even, but it vibrated with stern command.
"I--she--" began Evelyn, but the look in Emma's eyes was too much for her.

With a half-sobbing cry of anger she rushed from the room..