He shook his head as he said, "How came she by such a cold?
Did she go to the party ?" "Yes, sir," replied Mr.Dayton.
"And not half-dressed, I'll warrant," said the gruff old doctor.
Lucy turned pale as her father answered, quickly and truthfully as he thought, "No, sir, she was properly dressed." Lizzie heard it, and though speaking was painful, she said, "Forgive me, father, forgive me; I disobeyed you.

I wore the dress you said I must not wear!" An exclamation of surprise escaped Mr.Dayton, who, glancing at Lucy, read in her guilty face what Lizzie generously would not betray.
"Oh, Lucy, Lucy," said he, "how could you do so ?" Lucy could only reply through her tears.

She was sincerely sorry that by her means Lizzie had been brought into danger; but when the doctor said that by careful management she might soon be better, all feelings of regret vanished, and she again began to think of St.Leon and his promise to call.

A look at herself in the mirror showed her that she was looking pale and jaded, and she half-hoped he would not come.
However, as the day wore on she grew nervous as she thought he possibly might be spending his time with the hated Ada.

But he was not, and at about four o'clock there was a ring at the door.