In her first confusion and dismay, but one clear idea presented itself.

"Oh!" she said, "have I made another mistake ?" Meanwhile, Mrs.Gallilee had received her music-master with the nearest approach to an indulgent welcome, of which a hardened nature is capable.
"Take the easy chair, Mr.Le Frank.

You are not afraid of the open window ?" "Oh, dear no! I like it." He rapidly unrolled some leaves of music which he had brought downstairs.

"With regard to the song that I had the honour of mentioning--" Mrs.Gallilee pointed to the table.

"Put the song there for the present.
I have a word to say first.