Sentence:  [...] with girls of high and haughty spirit you have to watch your step, especially if they have red hair, like Bobbie. If they think you're talking out of turn, <WSD>dudgeon</WSD> ensues, and <WSD>dudgeon</WSD> might easily lead her to reach for the ginger ale bottle and bean me with it. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  A feeling of anger or resentment.