She stood very still, and spoke no word.
When Warden noted the swift change of expression that came over her face--the astonishment that instantly dominated all else, he grinned smoothly.
"Surprised to see me, Miss Hamlin?
You shouldn't be, after what happened at the schoolhouse today.

I have called to have a talk with you about it." The girl's quick smile was cold and indifferent.

What happened to her now was of little importance.

She supposed Warden had come to tell her she had been discharged; but that made little difference to her.

She felt that she had done right in attempting to chastize Jimmy Singleton; and she would do it again under the same circumstances.
"Is it necessary to talk ?" she questioned, coldly.