she asked , bending over the pillow , as her mother used to do . ` No , ma'am . ' ` Then it was your own fault , my child . Obey your parents in all things , and you will be both good and happy . ' ` That depends ' -- began mamma , but stopped short , remembering that to-morrow she would be on the other side , and anything she might say now would be quoted against her . But Kitty understood , and her heart melted as she hugged her mother and said in her own caressing way -- ` Poor little mamma ! did she have a hard time ? and did n't she like being a good girl and minding her parents ? ' Mamma laughed also , and held Kitty close , but all she said was -- ` Good-night , dear ; do n't be troubled : it will be all right to-morrow . ' ' I hope so , ' and with a hearty kiss , Kitty went thoughtfully downstairs to meet several little friends whom she had asked to spend the evening with her . As the ladies left the room , papa leaned back and prepared to smoke a cigar , feeling that he needed the comfort of it after this trying day . But Harry was down upon him at once . ' A very bad habit -- ca n't allow it . Throw that dirty thing away , and go and get your Latin lesson for to-morrow . The study is quiet , and we want this room . ' ` But I am tired . I ca n't study at night . Let me off till to-morrow , please , sir ! ' begged papa , who had not looked at Latin since he left school . ` Not a word , sir !
I shall listen to no excuses , and shall not let you neglect your education on any account , ' and XXXXX slapped the table à la papa in the most impressive manner .
Harry Kitty Latin day evening heart ladies left night right