Then turning to her brother she said, "David, show Miss Crosby and her friends your aeroplane, they wish to see it." A look of grim determination settled about David's mouth.

Looking his sister squarely in the face, he said, "I am sorry to seem disobliging but I cannot show your friends my aeroplane and I am surprised to find that they know I have one." Miriam reddened at this, but said insolently, "If you can invite other people to see it, you can show it to us." There was an uncomfortable silence.

Mrs.Gray looked surprised and annoyed.

The peaceful old lady, disliked scenes of any kind.

Grace and her chums, knowing that Miriam was only making herself ridiculous, felt embarrassed for her.