If I see you turning around again, Ellen, I shall insist upon knowing why." Then the teacher placed a caressing hand upon Ellen's yellow head, and passed down the aisle to her desk.
Ellen had no more trouble during the session.

Abby Atkins was commendably quiet and studious, and when called out to recitation made the best one in her class.

She was really brilliant in a defiant, reluctant fashion.

However, though she did not again disturb Ellen's curls, she glowered at her with furtive but unrelaxed hostility over her book.

Especially a blue ribbon which confined Ellen's curls in a beautiful bow fired her eyes of animosity.