She held out her little hand, and I took it and pressed it, with my heart beating awfully.

I was horribly embarrassed.
"'I'm awfully grateful to you,' she said; 'I'm sure I'd do any thing in the world to repay you.

I'm sure I don't know what would have become of me if it hadn't been for you.

And I hope you'll excuse me for putting you to so much trouble.

And, oh!' she concluded, half to herself, 'what _will_ Kitty say now ?'" "Kitty! Who's Kitty ?" "I don't know." "All right.