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254 really can't let you off altogether, for you have behaved very badly, and made a great deal of trouble. You can go to your room and stay there till I send for you."

Bobby hesitated.

"Papa—please—may n't I see her a minute?"

"Moti? No, she is far too ill; no one but her mother and Dilâl are able to see her at present."

"But I want to tell her I'm sorry!" sobbed Bobby, with his fists in his eyes.

"I will have her told as soon as she is fit to hear about anything," said Mr. Fane. "Off with you now! That 's enough!"

But the boy still lingered.

"Don't be vexed with me, Papa,—only, won't you tell me what Dr. Moore says about, her?"

"Yes, Bobby, I will; now, away you go!"

And away he went, crying softly all the