It was rudely shaken off.
'You leave me be,' said the little girl.

'I ain't doing nothing to you.' 'But what is it ?' Anthea asked.

'Has someone been hurting you ?' 'What's that to you ?' said the little girl fiercely.

'YOU'RE all right.' 'Come away,' said Robert, pulling at Anthea's sleeve.

'She's a nasty, rude little kid.' 'Oh, no,' said Anthea.