"I forgive you, Rosalind, but there is Another whose pardon you must ask," she said tenderly.
"You mean God. I will, indeed, Miss Harland. I have already, and I will again," promised Rosalind.
Chapter IX
ADVENTURE OF THE LAMP
Late one afternoon, a few days later, five of the Kindred Spirits gathered in Kathy's room to talk things over, for the excitement over the recent happenings in the school still ran high. Evelyn, Polly and Joan sat on the bed, Rachel in the window seat, and Kathy on a low velvet stool, known as the "Stool of Repentance." A light snow was falling outside, making a pleasant contrast with the warmth and comfort within.
The girls were all talking at once, yet, mysteriously, each hearing what all the others said. In the midst of the Babel the door was pushed quietly open, and Rosalind slipped in, looking ashamed and sorry and confused all at once; doubtful of her welcome, yet anxious to be back in her old place among them.
"May I come? I knocked, but you were all talking so hard, you didn't hear me."
"Of course you may. Here, sit down beside me on the 'stool of repentance,'" said Kathy, making room for her.