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he said sadly . `` I 'm sure I ca n't eat a bit . '' But after a few minutes , when he tried , he found that he could , and became so absorbed in the meal and his thoughts that he blushed like a girl with shame to see what a clearance he had made . The tray was fetched away , and the morning passed slowly in the expectation that Lady Gowan would come ; but midday had arrived without so much as a message , and Frank 's heart was sinking again , when he once more heard steps , and upon the door being opened , Captain Murray appeared . `` He has come to say he believes me , '' thought the boy , as his heart leapt ; but it sank again upon his meeting his visitor 's eyes , for the captain looked more stern and cold than ever , and his manner communicated itself to the boy . `` You will come with me , Gowan , '' said the captain sternly . `` Where to ? ''