My heart beat . Did Betty suspect ? Was that last sentence meant to inform me that she was aware of my secret folly , and laughed at it ? `` I came over to see what has gone wrong between you and Frank , '' I said gravely . Betty bit her lips . `` Nothing , '' she said . `` Betty , '' I said reproachfully , `` I brought you up ... or endeavored to bring you up ... to speak the truth , the whole truth , and nothing but the truth . Do n't tell me I have failed . I 'll give you another chance . Have you quarreled with Frank ? '' `` No , '' said the maddening Betty , `` HE quarreled with me . He went away in a temper and I do not care if he never comes back ! '' I shook my head . `` This wo n't do , Betty . As your old family friend I still claim the right to scold you until you have a husband to do the scolding . You must n't torment Frank . He is too fine a fellow . You must marry him , Betty . '' `` Must I ? '' said Betty , a dusky red flaming out on her cheek .
She turned her eyes on me XXXXX a most disconcerting fashion .
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