Captain Merrifield still kept his grave set face, and only asked, “When did you find the doors open?”
“On Friday, Papa—Friday week—St. Barnabas’ Day—just after dinner.”
“Was no one with you?”
“No, Papa.”
“You came up-stairs first?”
“Yes; I wanted my pencil before—” and she stopped short.
“Before what?”
“Before Miss Fosbrook went in to speak to Hal,” said Elizabeth, getting red all over.
“Hal had been dining in the school-room,” said Miss Fosbrook, “on account of a little bit of disobedience.”
Captain Merrifield looked keenly at Henry, who tried to return the look, but shuffled uncomfortably under it.