If he's done anything amiss, he shall confess, beg pardon, and be punished.

Out with it, Jo.

I won't be kept in the dark." Mr.Laurence looked so alarming and spoke so sharply that Jo would have gladly run away, if she could, but she was perched aloft on the steps, and he stood at the foot, a lion in the path, so she had to stay and brave it out.
"Indeed, Sir, I cannot tell.

Mother forbade it.

Laurie has confessed, asked pardon, and been punished quite enough.