With the remembrance she almost gave up hope of escaping detection, and wished devoutly that they had stayed downstairs and faced the consequences; for to be found out now, hiding in bed in this fashion, made a discreditable matter of what was really not a very bad one.

But, to her increasing amazement, Anna said nothing, not even when Aunt Pike said, "I must speak to Katherine in the morning.

She has either neglected to brush her hair at all, or she is very extravagant in tying it up for the night with a good piece of ribbon.

Now come away, darling; it is quite time you were in bed.

I am sure you must be quite exhausted.