"Go back, Joe," she said, firmly.
I had to step back then, but I cried and whined, and she looked at me in astonishment.

"I will be back in the morning, Joe," she said, gently; "don't squeal in that way." Then she shut the door and went out.
I felt dreadfully.

I walked up and down the floor and ran to the window, and howled without having to look at Ned.

Mrs.Morris peered over her glasses at me in utter surprise.

"Boys," she said, "did you ever see Joe act in that way before ?" "No, mother," they all said.
Mr.Morris was looking at me very intently.