Think of Maria's mother in a one-horse chaise.

Dear child! tell me all about her lessons.
Is she getting on as well as ever ?" "Examine her yourself, Mrs.Gallilee.I can answer for the result." "No, Miss Minerva! I have too much confidence in you to do anything of the kind.

Besides, in one of the most important of Maria's accomplishments, I am entirely dependent on yourself.

I know nothing of music.

You are not responsible for her progress in that direction.
Still, I should like to know if you are satisfied with Maria's music ?" "Quite satisfied." "You don't think she is getting--how can I express it ?--shall I say beyond the reach of Mr.Le Frank's teaching ?" "Certainly not." "Perhaps you would consider Mr.Le Frank equal to the instruction of an older and more advanced pupil than Maria ?" Thus far, Miss Minerva had answered the questions submitted to her with well-concealed indifference.