They could talk of nothing but this epoch-making adventure, now.

But misfortune overtook Susy on the very morning of the important day.

In a sudden outbreak of passion, she corrected Clara--with a shovel, or stick, or something of the sort.

At any rate, the offence committed was of a gravity clearly beyond the limit allowed in the nursery.

In accordance with the rule and custom of the house, Susy went to her mother to confess, and to help decide upon the size and character of the punishment due.