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 this 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 . ''
Nibs Peter Tootles Wendy a-trembling caps first heart ladies step