"Don't," said Effie, turning very pale.
"I will, if you don't tell."
"Well, it was only a letter."
"A letter?"
"Yes."
"Who gave it you to post?"
The suggestion created the lie.
"Papa."
"Well, if he gave you it, why did you hide it and post it secretly like that?"
"Pa told me not to let you see it," said Effie.