And now she had been informed, in words too plain to be mistaken, that Teresa must find a home for herself when she returned to London! Surprise, disappointment, indignation held Carmina speechless.
"This thing," Mrs.Gallilee proceeded, holding up the bag, "will only be in your way here.

I will have it put with our own bags and boxes, in the lumber-room.

And, by-the-bye, I fancy you don't quite understand (naturally enough, at your age) our relative positions in this house.
My child, the authority of your late father is the authority which your guardian holds over you.

I hope never to be obliged to exercise it--especially, if you will be good enough to remember two things.

I expect you to consult me in your choice of companions; and to wait for my approval before you make arrangements which--well! let us say, which require the bag to be removed from the lumber-room." Without waiting for a reply, she turned to the door.