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Then Edith turned and said , earnestly : `` Truly , Mrs. Lacey , I did not intend to trespass on your kindness in this manner . I hope you will forgive me . '' `` Nature knew what was best for you , Miss Allen , and have not incommoded me at all . I made my plans to stay till nine o'clock , and then Arden will come for me . '' `` Miss Edie , '' said Hannibal , in his loud whisper , `` I ` se got some supper for you down here . '' Why did Edith go to her room and make a little better toilet before going down ? She hardly thought herself .