She was not quick-witted and could think of no reply.

The other freshmen at the table were taking no pains to disguise their glee at Grace's retort.
Virginia's sarcastic comment had proved a boomerang and she had gained nothing by launching it.

She hurried through with her dessert and left the table without another word, casting a half malignant look at Grace as she went.
"Virginia's mad, And I am glad," sang a freshman softly as the door banged.
"Please, don't," said Grace soberly.

"I'm sorry she's angry, but I couldn't help it.

I seem always fated to arouse sophomore ire." "I wouldn't mind a little thing like that," comforted Elfreda.