However, confession of a fault makes half amends for it. She had looked up from her seat at the small round table in the centre of the parlour which, together with the wooden armchairs beside the small fireplace, and a sideboard next the single casement, was all the furniture the place afforded. ” She looked at him quizzically and shrugged. ” “It’s too far for the ball to reach us,” said Miss Klegg. . Put your arms around her and tell her you love her. You must live for me.