Drop the Act

Not giving Penny a chance to turn her down, Cecelia held Penny by the arm and hauled her away as their classmates gossiped away in hushed voices.

"Is Cecelia jealous of Penny because Penny has been hanging out with Mr. Croft?"

"Cecelia must be here to confront Penny. Did you see her face?"

"Cecelia thinks too highly of herself. She has no right to envy Penny for winning Mr. Croft's heart. Anyone k