Tessa wants to talk Pencilita out of it because she doesn't want the others to make fun of her. She knows it's a very bad thing. She also felt the same way when the other girls laughed at her a few days ago.
Tessa is about to speak up, but then she reconsiders. Pencilita is not alone. She has her and Stuffie. They will protect her if the others mock her. She firmly squeezes Pencilita's hand.
"I think you should give it a try."