But she 's also a human being with an immortal soul to save . I 've got a shorter catechism and a small tooth comb and I 'm going to do my duty by her , now that I 've set my hand to the plough , believe me . '' Mary received the news with chastened satisfaction . `` It 's better luck than I expected , '' she said . `` You 'll have to mind your p 's and q 's with Mrs. Elliott , '' said Nan . `` Well , I can do that , '' flashed Mary . `` I know how to behave when I want to just as well as you , Nan Blythe . '' `` You must n't use bad words , you know , Mary , '' said Una anxiously . `` I s ` pose she 'd die of horror if I did , '' grinned Mary , her white eyes shining with unholy glee over the idea . `` But you need n't worry , Una . Butter wo n't melt in my mouth after this . I 'll be all prunes and prisms . '' `` Nor tell lies , '' added Faith . `` Not even to get off from a whipping ? '' pleaded Mary . `` Mrs. Elliott will NEVER whip you -- NEVER , '' exclaimed Di . `` Wo n't she ? '' said Mary skeptically . `` If I ever find myself in a place where I ai n't licked I 'll think it 's heaven all right . No fear of me telling lies then .
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