Every one knew that Mary had not started out to say `` goodness . '' Faith and Di exchanged glances that would have done credit to Miss Cornelia herself . Walter and Carl looked uncomfortable and Una 's lip trembled . Mary squirmed uncomfortably . `` That slipped out ` fore I thought -- it did , honest to -- I mean , true 's you live , and I swallowed half of it . You folks over here are mighty squeamish seems to me . Wish you could have heard the Wileys when they had a fight . '' `` Ladies do n't say such things , '' said Faith , very primly for her . `` It is n't right , '' whispered Una . `` I ai n't a lady , '' said Mary . `` What chance 've I ever had of being a lady ? But I wo n't say that again if I can help it . I promise you . '' `` Besides , '' said Una , `` you ca n't expect God to answer your prayers if you take His name in vain , Mary . '' `` I do n't expect Him to answer 'em anyhow , '' said Mary of little faith . `` I 've been asking Him for a week to clear up this Wiley affair and He has n't done a thing . I 'm going to give up . '' At this juncture Nan arrived breathless . `` Oh , Mary , I 've news for you . Mrs. Elliott has been over-harbour and what do you think she found out ?
Mrs. XXXXX is dead -- she was found dead in bed the morning after you ran away .
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