"We want to know what you saw in the lantern room, of course," replied Lindsay.
"Well, I'm sorry, but I can't tell you."
Lindsay and Cicely could scarcely believe the evidence of their own ears.
"No, it's quite impossible."
"But why?"
"Simply that I can't."
"Were you offended, Merle, because we didn't come when you called us?" asked Cicely.
"We were hurrying up as fast as we could, only Miss Frazer stopped us and made us tidy our drawers. It wasn't our fault," added Lindsay apologetically.
"No, I'm not offended in the least. I'm very glad you didn't come."