Fan does n't mean any harm.

I wish I had n't said anything!" stammered Polly, remembering the promise given to Fanny the day of the concert.

She had forgotten all about it and had become accustomed to see the "big boys," as she called Mr.Frank and his friends, with the girls on all occasions.

Now, it suddenly occurred to her that Mr.Shaw did n't like such amusements, and had forbidden Fan to indulge in them.

"Oh, dear! how mad she will be.