I have crossed swords with Eleanor before this, and I think I can bring her to reason." "How can I tell you ?" sobbed Marian.

"Grace, I am a thief and may have to go to prison." "A thief!" echoed Grace.

"Nonsense, Marian.

I don't believe you would steal a penny." "But I am," persisted Marian tearfully.

"I stole the class money, and it's all gone." She began to sob again.
Grace let Marian finish her cry before interrogating her further.