But don't cry so.

I'm sure you're sorry and won't ever do it again." "No, no! never, never! Mamma hugged me up in her arms and cried hard 'cause I'd been so wicked.

And she asked Jesus to forgive me and make me good, so I shouldn't have to go to that dreadful place.

Now go away, Lu, 'cause she said I must stay alone." "Yes, I will; but stop crying or you'll be sick," Lulu said, kissing Gracie, then left the room and went to her own to make herself neat before going down to join the family at tea.
Her thoughts were busy with Gracie and her trouble while she brushed her hair, washed her hands, and changed her dress.

"Poor, little weak thing, she was frightened into it, of course, for it's the very first time she ever told an untruth.