To laugh, of all things! And then, of course, every one else just yelled.

I was so mortified I dropped my head again and began to cry as I never would if she'd hit me.
"Don't feel badly!" said Miss Amelia.

"Certainly, I'll forgive you.

I see you had no intention of giving offense, so none is taken.

Get out your book and study hard on another lesson." That was surprising.