"Tryin' to pass people—tooth an' nail. May I study for just one more hour?"
"Very well. Just an hour."
"Sure that'll be fine" She went to the table and began eagerly to arrange her books once again.
"Turn off the lights when you've finished," said Mrs. Chichester.
"Yes, aunt. Are you goin' to bed now?"
"I am"
"Everybody in the house goin' to bed—except me?"
"Everybody."
"That's good," said Peg, with a sigh of relief.
"Don't make any noise," admonished the old lady.