The others did not hear her . They had crowded round Wendy , and as they looked a terrible silence fell upon the wood . If Wendy 's heart had been beating they would all have heard it . Slightly was the first to speak . ` This is no bird , ' he said in a scared voice . ' I think it must be a lady . ' ' A lady ? ' said Tootles , and fell a-trembling . ` And we have killed her , ' Nibs said hoarsely . They all whipped off their caps . ` Now I see , ' Curly said ; ` Peter was bringing her to us . ' He threw himself sorrowfully on the ground . ' A lady to take care of us at last , ' said one of the twins , ` and you have killed her . ' They were sorry for him , but sorrier for themselves , and when he took a step nearer them they turned from him . Tootles ' face was very white , but there was a dignity about him now that had never been there before . ' I did it , ' he said , reflecting . ` When ladies used to come to me in dreams , I said , `` Pretty mother , pretty mother . '' But when at last she really came , I shot her . ' He moved slowly away . ` Do n't go , ' they called in pity . '
I must , ' he answered , shaking ; ' I am so afraid of XXXXX . '
Curly Nibs Peter Tootles Wendy a-trembling dignity first heart pity