"I intend to some day," she answered, almost humbly; "but I don't think I need just now; 'tisn't likely he'd get the story anyhow for weeks or months."
"Well, you'll do your own way, of course, but if it was my case I'd rather confess, and have it off my mind."
So saying, Max turned and walked toward the house, Lulu slowing following.
Though determined not to show it, she quite dreaded meeting any one belonging to the family; but she was already too thoroughly chilled to think of staying out another moment. Besides, the more she reflected upon the matter, the more plainly she saw that her misconduct could not be hidden from the family; they would notice that she did not go into the schoolroom as usual; they would see by Mr. Dinsmore's manner toward her that she was in disgrace with him, and would know it was not without cause; therefore to remain longer out in the cold was only delaying for a very little while the ordeal which she must face sooner or later. Still she deemed it cause for rejoicing that she succeeded in gaining her own room without meeting any one.
CHAPTER XIII.
"What's done we partly may compute,
But know not what's resisted."
BURNS.
Poor little Grace was sorely distressed over her sister's misconduct and the consequent displeasure of Mr. Dinsmore.
On being dismissed from the schoolroom she went directly to her mamma's apartments. She knew she would be alone there, as Violet had gone out driving, and shutting herself in, she indulged in a hearty cry.
She was aware of the danger that Lulu would be sent away, and could not bear the thought of separation from her—the only sister she had except the baby.