He took it , held it up , and scrutinized the address . `` Did you write this to Cecily , Emmeline ? '' he asked . `` No , sir . '' `` Who wrote it then ? '' Em said quite shamelessly that she did n't know -- it had just been passed over from the next row . `` And I suppose you have no idea where it came from ? '' said Mr. Perkins , with his frightful , sardonic grin . `` Well , perhaps Cecily can tell us . You may take your seat , Emmeline , and you will remain at the foot of your spelling class for a week as punishment for passing the note . Cecily , come here . '' Indignant Em sat down and poor , innocent Cecily was haled forth to public ignominy . She went with a crimson face . `` Cecily , '' said her tormentor , `` do you know who wrote this letter to you ? '' Cecily , like a certain renowned personage , could not tell a lie . `` I -- I think so , sir , '' she murmured faintly . `` Who was it ? '' `` I ca n't tell you that , '' stammered Cecily , on the verge of tears . `` Ah ! '' said Mr. Perkins politely .
`` Well , I XXXXX I could easily find out by opening it .
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