John laid down his book and stood up.

The young face greeted her pleasantly, as she said, "Sit down, John, I want to talk to you.

Can you keep a secret ?" "Why--yes--Aunt Ann.

What is it ?" "I mean, John, keep it so that no one will guess you have a secret." "I think I can," he replied, much surprised and very curious.
"You are young, John, but in your uncle's absence there is no one else to whom I can turn for help.

Now, listen.