"Let us settle it as soon as possible." "I'll write a notice the moment I finish my supper," declared Emma.
"Come upstairs to my room, all of you, and watch me write it.

I can always write better if I have an audience; provided it is a kindly, uncritical audience," she added, casting a significant glance toward Elfreda, who beamed on Emma as one who has received a compliment.
As they were leaving the dining room a little later, Grace felt a plump hand catch one of hers.

She turned to find Elfreda's gaze bent earnestly upon her.

There was a significant question in the other girl's eyes.
Grace pressed the hand and said in a whisper: "I understood, Elfreda.
Thank you for showing me the way.".