Malcolm laughed again.
"What does it all mean, dear ?" begged Mrs.Dunn.

"You are in trouble, I'm sure.

Don't you think we--Malcolm and I--might be able to help you?
We should so love to do it.

If you feel that you _can_ confide in us; if it isn't a secret--" She paused expectantly, patting the girl's shoulder.

But Caroline had heard young Dunn's laugh, and was offended and hurt.