Perhaps we'll be able to find the brooch if she'll only tell where she took it; but in any case she'll have to be severely punished, Matthew." "Well now, you'll have to punish her," said Matthew, reaching for his hat.

"I've nothing to do with it, remember.

You warned me off yourself." Marilla felt deserted by everyone.

She could not even go to Mrs.Lynde for advice.

She went up to the east gable with a very serious face and left it with a face more serious still.