"Too much noise，Grace," said Mrs. Fairfax. "Remember directions!" Grace curtseyed silently and went in.

"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 bye，how have you got on with your new pupil this morning?"

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

"Mesdames，vous etes servies!" adding，"J"ai bien faim，moi!"

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