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`` It is because Hilda is away , and other things . But I ca n't tell you now . '' Then for fear Emily might be hurt by her secrecy , she flew to kiss her and again call her `` Darling . '' At noon she put on her hat and ran home , or at least her heart ran , and when she reached the house she sought the kitchen . `` I am having company for tea , Ellen -- at four . And I want Lady-bread-and-butter , and oh , Ellen , will you have time for little pound cakes ? '' She knew of course that pound cakes were -- _ verboten _ .