Mr.Bangs was glum and moody.

He seemed to be thinking.
"Say, teacher," he said at length, "I'd like to ask a favor of you.

If it ain't necessary, I wish you wouldn't say nothin' about that upsettin' business to the folks to home.

It does sound so dum foolish! I'll never hear the last of it." Miss Dawes, who had been in high spirits, now took a moment for reflection.
"All right!" she said, nodding vigorously.

"We won't mention it, then.
We won't tell a soul.