People don't upset water at dinner, and refuse all food except pellets of pinched bread, for nothing.

What is it ?" Evelyn sank into a chair, and covered her face with her trembling hands.
"Yes, I thought so," said Charles, kneeling down by her, and gently withdrawing her hands.

"Come, Evelyn, what is it ?" "I dare not say." And she turned away her face, and tried to disengage her hands, but Charles held them firmly.
"Is it about what happened last night ?" he asked, in a tone that was kind, but that evidently intended to have an answer.
"Yes." "And do you know that I am suspected ?" "You, Charles?
Never!" she cried, starting up.
"Yes, I.Suspected by my own father.

So, if you know anything, Evelyn--which I see you do--it is your duty to tell us, and to help us in every way you can." He had let go her hands now, and had risen.
"I don't know anything for certain," she said, "but--but we soon shall.
Aurelia knows, and she is going to tell Ralph." "Miss Grant!" I exclaimed.

"She knew nothing at tea-time.