Madison met Mr. Blackstone's gaze with a defiant glare she knew would be wiped from her face the moment they were alone again. Her anger didn't seem to fade as she stood rigid, looking between her teacher and the head mistress. It would be foolish to try anything with his arm holding her back but she wanted nothing more than the chance to slap Miss Shaw for the obvious mistreatment of Charlotte as well as the gentle tone.<br/><br/>Mattie's eyes locked with Mr. Blackstone's once more. "Beth has nothing to do with this, why drag her in?"