midday
The solitude of her own room was no welcome refuge to Carmina , in her present state of mind . She went on to the schoolroom . Miss Minerva was alone . The two girls , in obedience to domestic regulations , were making their midday toilet before dinner . Carmina described her interview with Mrs. Gallilee , and her meeting with Mr. Le Frank . `` Do n't scold me , '' she said ; `` I make no excuse for my folly . '' `` If Mr. Le Frank had left the house , after you spoke to him , '' Miss Minerva answered , `` I should not have felt the anxiety which troubles me now .