"I couldn't speak; but accumulating misfortune was gradually overpowering me, and I began to cry.
"'Get into bed,' said Aunt Harriet.
"I willingly obeyed, and Aunt Harriet seated herself at the foot.
"'Now, think before you speak, Mary,' she said quietly, 'and then tell me the truth. What have you been doing?'
"One large tear rolled over my nose and off the tip as I feebly began—
"'I got into the chair—'
"'Well?' said Aunt Harriet.
"'—to look in the glass.'
"'What for?' said Aunt Harriet.
"Tears flowed unrestrainedly over my face as I howled in self-abasement—