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But , Bertha , I can not get that twenty pounds . '' `` You can ; make an excuse to your Aunt Susan to obtain it . Now , my dear , you know why I have come to you ; I will not trouble you any further . The twenty pounds at noon to-morrow , or you know the consequences . '' Bertha waved her hand with a light air , kissed the slim little figure in its Greek dress , then she opened the door and went out . After Bertha had left her , Florence sat in a stunned attitude . She was just rising slowly from her chair when there came a knock a second time at the door .