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The girls, Henrietta and Daisy, were quite intent on their scheme. They were so intent that it kept them good in other respects. They apologised humbly for the injury done to the grand Bluethner. They were very penitent, and declared that it was just merely a lark, and hoped darling, dearest dad would forgive them.
The Reverend Mr. O'Brien could not help saying, after his first pause of astonishment: "The person who has to forgive you is Maureen."