She laughed the subject away, and abruptly began to talk of old days down in Somerset, of rambles about Cheddar Cliffs, or at Glastonbury, or on the Quantocks.

Monica, however, could not listen, and with difficulty commanded her face to a pleasant smile.
'Will you come and see Miss Barfoot ?' Rhoda asked, when it had become clear to her that the girl would gladly get away.

'I am only her subordinate, but I know she will wish to be of all the use to you she can.' Monica expressed her thanks, and promised to act as soon as possible on any invitation that was sent her.

She took leave just as the servant announced another caller..