Mrs.Bower got to know somehow.' 'Lyddy, I told you all the truth; I told you every word of the truth!' 'I'm sure you did, Thyrza--all you knew.' 'Everything! What did people say about me?
No, I don't want to hear; don't tell me.

That's all over now.

And you couldn't help telling Gilbert; I understand how it was.

But will you promise me this other thing, Lyddy ?' She raised herself, and looked solemnly into her sister's face.
'It'll mean more to me than you think, if you refuse, or if you break your promise.

I don't think you would do me harm, Lyddy ?' The answer was long in coming.