397 3. Initiation by Sylvia Plath

Millicent has been told to act obedient.

" All you have to do really," Louise said, spooning up the last of her sundae, "is be very meek and obedient when you're with Bev and do just what she tells you. Don't laugh or talk back or try to be funny, or she 'll just make it harder for you, and believe me, she's a great one for doing that. Be at her house at seven-thirty."