The solitude of her own room was no welcome refuge to Carmina, in her present state of mind.

She went on to the schoolroom.
Miss Minerva was alone.

The two girls, in obedience to domestic regulations, were making their midday toilet before dinner.

Carmina described her interview with Mrs.Gallilee, and her meeting with Mr.Le Frank.

"Don't scold me," she said; "I make no excuse for my folly." "If Mr.Le Frank had left the house, after you spoke to him," Miss Minerva answered, "I should not have felt the anxiety which troubles me now.