She seemed on the verge of tears.
“If your father scolds to-night, do not answer him saucily,” advised Frank.
“What can I tell him? He will want to know where I have been.”
“My dear girl, the best thing you can do is to tell him the truth.”
She gasped.
“I’d never, never, never dare do that! He would be furious!”
“Then you must not ask me what to tell him. I can give you no other advice.”
Again she was silent some moments.
“I’ll do it!”
The exclamation burst from the girl’s lips.