human
It is true, alas!
gpt
But I thought Betty was such a prime favorite with you all, said Miss Symes;
human
I cannot give you any particulars, Miss Symes; but I think we have done right,
gpt
If you have had any hand in it, dear, I make no doubt on the subject, replied Miss Symes.
human
It is a sad pity. Fanny says it is one of your rules that an expelled member has her name published on the blackboard, the fact being also stated that she has been expelled.
gpt
Oh, said Margaret,
human
But if it is a rule, dear, and if it has never been abolished----
gpt
It has not been abolished, said Margaret.
human
It would distress Betty very much.
gpt
Nevertheless, Margaret, if it is right to expel Betty it is right to publish that fact on the blackboard, always provided it is a rule of the Specialities.
human
I am afraid it is a rule, said Margaret.
gpt
But we are all unhappy about her. We hate having her expelled.
human
Can I help you in any way, dear Margaret?
gpt
No, Miss Symes; no one can help us, and the deed is done now.
human
Betty Vivian has resigned her membership of the Speciality Club.