I shall just meet Marian at Katoomba on the 25th; we shall both go back to school together, and no one will be a bit the wiser.

My cough's nothing; you know I often do get coughs at home, and they never hurt me.

As long as you bring me plenty to eat, and stay with me, I'll be all right." The rest and food and home faces had done much already for her; her face looked less pinched, and a little more wholesome colour was creeping slowly into her cheeks.
Meg had an uncomfortable sense of responsibility, and the feeling that she ought to tell someone was strong upon her; but she was overruled by the others in the end.
"You couldn't be so mean, Meg," Judy had said warmly, when she had implored to be allowed to tell Esther.
"Such a blab!" Bunty had added.

"Such an awful sneak!" Pip had said.
So Meg held her tongue, but was exceedingly unhappy..