"But you shouted to us to be quick."
"I know I did."
"Was it something or somebody you saw in that room?"
"Please don't ask me."
"But look here, Merle, this is too bad," protested Lindsay. "You're playing a very nasty trick upon us."
"It can't be helped. I've said I am sorry," returned Merle doggedly.
"Well, you are a fraud," cried Cicely. "I like people who keep their promises."
"So do I," said Merle, in rather a significant tone. "It's exactly what I intend doing, too."
"You don't mean to say you've promised not to tell!" exclaimed Lindsay.
"I didn't say anything at all."