human
My dear girls, where have you been?
gpt
With Mrs. Miles,
human
I cannot blame you, under the circumstances, although you have broken a rule. My dears, thank God for His mercies. Here is the lost packet.
gpt
Oh! oh!
human
Now, girls, can I trust you? I was told what took place this morning--how you went to Betty without leave, and promised to return with the packet. Is Betty awake at present, Miss Symes?
gpt
Yes, said Miss Symes,
human
Will you take the girls up to Betty's room? Do not go in yourself. Now, girls, I trust to your wisdom, and to your love of Betty, to do this thing very quietly.
gpt
You may trust us,