Her little thunderstorm cleared off in a sob or two as she put on her things in the entry-closet , and when she emerged she looked the brighter for the shower . A hasty good-night to Aunt Clara now under the hands of the hairdresser and then she crept down to find Mary the maid . But Mary was out , so was the man , and Rose slipped away by the back-door , flattering herself that she had escaped the awkwardness of having Charlie for escort . There she was mistaken , however , for the gate had hardly closed behind her when a well-known tramp was heard , and the Prince was beside her , saying in a tone of penitent politeness that banished Rose 's wrath like magic , `` You need n't speak to me if you do n't choose , but I must see you safely home , cousin . '' She turned at once , put out her hand , and answered heartily , `` I was the cross one . Please forgive me , and let 's be friends again . '' Now that was better than a dozen sermons on the beauty of forgiveness , and did Charlie more good , for it showed him how sweet humility was , and proved that Rose practised as she preached . He shook the hand warmly , then drew it through his arm and said , as if anxious to recover the good opinion with the loss of which he had been threatened , `` Look here , Rosy , I 've put the ring back , and I 'm going to try again . But you do n't know how hard it is to stand being laughed at . '' `` Yes , I do ! Ariadne plagues me every time I see her , because I do n't wear ear-rings after all the trouble I had getting ready for them . '' `` Ah , but her twaddle is n't half as bad as the chaffing I get . It takes a deal of pluck to hold out when you are told you are tied to an apron string , and all that sort of thing , '' sighed Charlie . `` I thought you had a ` deal of pluck , ' as you call it . The boys all say you are the bravest of the seven , '' said Rose . `` So I am about some things , but I can not bear to be laughed at . '' `` It is hard , but if one is right wo n't that make it easier ? '' `` Not to me ; it might to a pious parson like Arch . '' `` Please do n't call him names ! I guess he has what is called moral courage , and you physical courage .
Uncle explained the difference to me , and moral is the best , though often it does n't look so , '' said XXXXX thoughtfully .
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