For that reason I have overlooked lots of things, but to-night caps the climax, and I tell you frankly that I thoroughly despise your conduct, and if ever again you do anything to injure myself or my friends, I shall not hesitate to bring you to book for it." Eleanor stood clenching her hands in impotent rage.

Grace's plain speaking had roused a tempest in her.
"I hate you, Grace Harlowe, fifty times more than ever before," she said, her voice shaking with anger.

"I intended to leave this miserable school at the end of the year, but now I shall stay and show you that you cannot trample upon me with impunity." Without answering, Grace walked away, leaving Eleanor to stare moodily after her..