But then , he had never seen her except in a sunbonnet or with her hair combed primly back . But when the service was over Mary Isabel was dismayed to see that the sky had clouded over and looked very much like rain . Everybody hurried home , and Mary Isabel tripped along the shore road filled with anxious thoughts about her dress . That kind of silk always spotted , and her hat would be ruined if it got wet . How foolish she had been not to bring an umbrella ! She reached her own doorstep panting just as the first drop of rain fell . `` Thank goodness , '' she breathed . Then she tried to open the door . It would not open . She could see Louisa sitting by the kitchen window , calmly reading . `` Louisa , open the door quick , '' she called impatiently . Louisa never moved a muscle , although Mary Isabel knew she must have heard . `` Louisa , do you hear what I say ? '' she cried , reaching over and tapping on the pane imperiously . `` Open the door at once . It is going to rain -- it is raining now . Be quick . '' Louisa might as well have been a graven image for all the response she gave . Then did Mary Isabel realize her position . Louisa had locked her out purposely , knowing the rain was coming .
Louisa had no intention XXXXX letting her in ; she meant to keep her out until the dress and hat of her rebellion were spoiled .
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