I have an old aunt, a sister of my father's, who is a music mistress, with whom I daresay I can arrange to live, and who may be able to get me some introductions." "I hope that I can help you there, and I will to the best of my ability; indeed, if necessary, I will go to town and see about things.

Allow me to add this, Miss Fregelius, that I think you are doing a very brave thing, and, what is more, a very wise one; and I believe that before long we shall hear of you as the great new contralto." She shrugged her shoulders.

"It may be; I don't care.

Good-bye.

By the way, I wish to see Mr.Monk once more before I go; it would be better for us all.