“She is a person we have to sew and assist Leah in her housemaid’s work,” continued the widow; “not altogether unobjectionable in some points, but she does well enough. By the by, how have you got on with your new pupil this morning?”

The conversation, thus turned on Adèle, continued till we reached the light and cheerful region below. Adèle came running to meet us in the hall, exclaiming⁠—

“ Mesdames, vous êtes servies! ” adding, “ J’ai bien faim, moi! ” 5

We found dinner ready, and waiting for us in Mrs. Fairfax’s room.