I have nothing to apologize for," she thought indignantly.

"It is Aunt Pike who ought to do that, and Anna, and ask us to forgive them.

I've a good mind to tell everything.

I think it is my duty to Kitty and all of us!" and Betty strutted down the garden looking very determined and important.
Her childlike face was undaunted, her little mouth set firm.
"It is my duty to all of us," she kept repeating to herself; "it really is.

I am not going to let Kitty bear the blame always.