Ilse lost her temper at once and went into a true Burnley tantrum. She was very fluent in her rages and the volley of abusive dictionary words which she hurled at Emily would have staggered most of the Blair Water Girls. But Emily was too much at home with words to be floored so easily; she grew angry too, but in a cool, dignified, Murray way which was more exasperating than violence.
Ilse's explosive anger manifests in a dramatic outburst, showcasing her ability to wield an impressive vocabulary as insults towards Emily. Her emotional response is passionate, characteristic of a 'Burnley tantrum,' where the intensity of her fury seems overwhelming, even for those around her, particularly the other girls of Blair Water.
In contrast, Emily maintains her composure in the face of Ilse's verbal assault, responding with calm indignation that reflects her literary background. Her dignified manner frustrates Ilse more than a typical confrontation would, revealing the complex dynamics of their friendship and contrasting personalities.
