Laura looked suddenly thoughtful, as if she wanted to tell her cousin some new news. But without saying a word, she jumped up, picked up Briony's comb, and stood in front of the mirror, combing her hair vigorously. She had just begun to comb her hair when they heard Mrs. Tallis calling them down to dinner. Laura's temper flared up immediately, and Briony surmised that her rapid change of mood...