My intelligent curiosity wants to study a monkey that's new to me." It was fortunate for Teresa that she was Carmina's favourite and friend, and, as such, a person to be carefully handled.

Miss Minerva stopped the growing quarrel with the readiest discretion and good-feeling.

She patted Teresa on the shoulder, and looked at Carmina with a pleasant smile.

"Worthy old creature! how full of humour she is! The energy of the people, Miss Carmina.

I often remark the quaint force with which they express their ideas.