"Maria..." warns Mr. Anderson through clenched teeth.
"I mean it," you say, ignoring him momentarily--now is not
the time for politeness. "We will not leave this room until you
agree to talk to Della Drummond."
"Yeah," pipes up Rosa.
"That's right," seconds Bridget.
"Actually, that's not a bad idea," Nurse Johnson says,
surprising everyone.
"Gracie, do you realize..." Mr. Anderson tries to cut in.
"So you're finally talking--or should that be talkin'--sense,
Anderson?" mocks Ms. Fishburn.
"Like the girls said, we're staying right here," Mr.
Anderson says.
Just then, though, someone bursts into Ms. Fishburn's office, saying
that a poisonous snake is loose in the main hall.
You...
"No," you say, shocked at your own boldness. "Della
Drummond is involved, and we are not leaving until you face the music
and agree to confront her!"