`` 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 suppose I could easily find out by opening it . But it is very impolite to open other people 's letters . I think I have a better plan . Since you refuse to tell me who wrote it , open it yourself , take this chalk , and copy the contents on the blackboard that we may all enjoy them . And sign the writer 's name at the bottom . '' `` Oh , '' gasped Cecily , choosing the lesser of two evils , `` I 'll tell you who wrote it -- it was -- `` Hush ! ''
Mr. Perkins checked her XXXXX a gentle motion of his hand .
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