It was a most unfortunate moment for denouncing Amy , and Jenny knew it . Mr. Davis had evidently taken his coffee too strong that morning , there was an east wind , which always affected his neuralgia , and his pupils had not done him the credit which he felt he deserved . Therefore , to use the expressive , if not elegant , language of a schoolgirl , `` He was as nervous as a witch and as cross as a bear '' . The word ` limes ' was like fire to powder , his yellow face flushed , and he rapped on his desk with an energy which made Jenny skip to her seat with unusual rapidity . `` Young ladies , attention , if you please ! '' At the stern order the buzz ceased , and fifty pairs of blue , black , gray , and brown eyes were obediently fixed upon his awful countenance . `` Miss March , come to the desk . '' Amy rose to comply with outward composure , but a secret fear oppressed her , for the limes weighed upon her conscience . `` Bring with you the limes you have in your desk , '' was the unexpected command which arrested her before she got out of her seat . `` Do n't take all . '' whispered her neighbor , a young lady of great presence of mind . Amy hastily shook out half a dozen and laid the rest down before Mr. Davis , feeling that any man possessing a human heart would relent when that delicious perfume met his nose . Unfortunately , Mr. Davis particularly detested the odor of the fashionable pickle , and disgust added to his wrath . `` Is that all ? '' `` Not quite , '' stammered Amy . `` Bring the rest immediately . '' With a despairing glance at her set , she obeyed . `` You are sure there are no more ? '' `` I never lie , sir . '' `` So I see .
Now XXXXX these disgusting things two by two , and throw them out of the window . ''
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