Branches of trees are also placed for their diversion; reminding many of them no doubt of the vast tropical forests in which, as we learn from travellers, they pass in flocks from tree to tree." Teresa held up her hand as a signal to stop.

"A little of You, my young lady, goes a long way," she said.

"Consider how much I can hold, before you cram me at this rate." Maria was bewildered, but nor daunted yet.

"Pardon me," she pleaded; "I fear I don't quite understand you." "Then there are two of us puzzled," the duenna remarked.

_"I_ don't understand _you._ I shan't go into that house.