By the way, mamma, I had an adventure last evening, which I have had no time to tell you of before." "Yes ?" "It has given me quite a shock.

You noticed the maid you ordered to come from Madam Borne to dress my hair for the reception ?" "I merely saw her.

Was she unsatisfactory ?" "She was very clever.

I never looked prettier, I am sure.

The maid is a little, demure thing, very young for such a position, and positively homely and common in appearance.