We _do hope_ you gave notice to-day, as things are getting so bright in every direction.' At a quarter to ten she was able to run out, and close at hand were the two eagerly awaiting her.
'Mrs.Darby has found a place for Alice,' began Virginia.

'We heard by the afternoon post yesterday.

A lady at Yatton wants a governess for two young children.

Isn't it fortunate ?' 'So delightfully convenient for what we were thinking of,' put in the eldest, with her croaking voice.

'Nothing could have been better.' 'You mean about the school ?' said Monica dreamily.
'Yes, the school,' Virginia replied, with trembling earnestness.
'Yatton is convenient both for Clevedon and Weston.