They wo n't come out -- no , not if I read a whole volume of sermons right through . '' We looked at each other for a second . Then he began to smile , and we both went off into a peal of laughter . `` At least let me know if Miss Fiske rampages , '' he called after me as I fled . But Aunt Martha was not awake -- and I have been to the shore three afternoons since then . I was there today , and I 'm going tomorrow for a boat sail with Mr. Shelmardine and the Allardyces . But I am afraid the former will do something rash soon . This afternoon he said : `` I do n't think I can stand this much longer . '' `` Stand what ? '' I asked . `` You know very well , '' he answered recklessly . `` Meeting you in this clandestine manner , and thereby causing that poor little conscience of yours such misery . If your aunt were not so -- unreasonable , I should never have stooped to it . '' `` It is all my fault , '' I said contritely . `` Well , I hardly meant that , '' he said grimly . `` But had n't I better go frankly to your aunt and lay the whole case before her ? '' `` You would never see me again if you did that , '' I said hastily -- and then wished I had n't . `` That is the worst threat you could make , '' he said . July Twenty-fifth . It is all over , and I am the most miserable girl in the world .
Of course this means that XXXXX Martha has discovered everything and the deserved punishment of my sins has overtaken me .
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