Suzanne Roland did not speak, and the elevator was quiet until she reached the floor. The elevator door opened and she went out.

Veronica Parker stood there motionless, in a trance.

It's really not her problem.

She didn't do anything wrong, did she?

The elevator door clanged shut and, Veronica Parker hurriedly pressed the door button, but it was too late.

The elevator goes to the first floor again., Veronica impatiently wants to kick the door.

"After all, I didn't do that, and I didn't live impatiently."

Veronica Parker leaned weakly against the elevator wall. She thought she was right, but Suzanne Roland didn't seem to think so.

Is she...