But we must keep Alice away from Miss Foster.

She mustn't walk with her, or sit with her, or be allowed to worry her in any way.

I should be beside myself with alarm if Alice were to take a fancy to her.' Eleanor hesitated a moment.

The slightest flush rose to her cheek, unnoticed in the shadow of her hat.
'You know--if you are in any real anxiety--Miss Foster could go to Florence.

She told me yesterday that the Porters have friends there whom she could join.' Manisty fidgeted.
'Well, I hardly think that's necessary.