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She forgot the humble little house , the lack of rooms , and the workmanlike appearance of the whole place . She said in a deferential tone : `` I have come to you , from Kathleen O'Hara . You have done something which has distressed her very much . She wants you to meet her to-morrow at the White Cross Corner on your way to school ; she wants you to be there at a quarter to nine . That is all , Ruth . You will be sure to attend ? I promised Kathleen most faithfully that I would deliver her message .