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said she , `` I 've twenty minds to get out on the roof , and see if I can reach the next window . It would be right jolly to wake up Ellen Mallory -- she 's always lies abed while seven ; and I do think I could . Wilt aid me ? '' Ellen Mallory was the next neighbour 's daughter , a girl of about Amy 's age ; and seven o'clock was considered a shocking late hour for rising in `` Mistress Amy , I do pray you never think of such a thing , '' cried Elizabeth , in horror . `` You 'll be killed ! '' `` Well , I 'm not wishful to be killed , '' answered Amy lightly : `` I only want some fun while we are shut up here .