Well, er--Mary is not going to school to-day," he said.

Then he looked at his watch, and without another word strode into the hall, got his hat, and left the house, leaving Aunt Jane and me staring into each other's faces.
But I didn't stay much longer than Father did.

I strode into the hall, too, by Aunt Jane.

But I didn't leave the house.

I came up here to my own room; and ever since I've been writing it all down in my book.
Of course, I don't know now what's going to happen next.