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She chatted to the children , and Florence joined in . Presently she found herself laughing . When they reached the park , they all alighted and sat under the trees , and Miss Mitford produced a mysterious little basket , out of which she took milk and sponge-cakes , and Florence enjoyed her feast just as much as the children did . It was seven o'clock when she arrived home again , and Edith Franks was waiting for her in the downstair hall . The moment Edith saw Florence , she went up to her , seized her by the arm , and said , in an imperious voice : `` You must come with me to my room immediately . '' `` But why ? '' asked Miss Aylmer , trying to release herself from the firm grip in which Edith Franks held her .