I Can't Tell Mother, Forbade It, but I Will Be in the Dark, Mister.

Mister Laurence looked so alarming and spoke so sharply that jo would have gladly run away if she could. But she was perched aloft on the steps, and he stood at the foot, a line in the path. So she had to stay and brave it out. Laurie has confessed, asked pardon and been punished quite enough. We don't keep silence to shield him, but some one else. And it will make more trouble if you interfere. It was partly my fault, but it's all right now. So let's forget it and talk about the rambler, or something pleasant. Hang the rams! Come down and give me your word that this boy of mine hasn