She now hated her more than ever, for she was conscious that she was blushing and that Mrs.Nailor observed it.
"Your mother is very interested in schools?
Yes?
I think that is nice in her?
So few persons appreciate education ?" Her air was absolute innocence.
"I don't know.

I believe she is--interested in everything," faltered Alice.

She wanted to add, "And so you appear to be also." "So few persons care for education these days," pursued Mrs.Nailor, in a little chime.

"And that young man is such a nice fellow?
Has he a good school?
I hear you were there?
You are interested in schools, too ?" She nodded like a little Japanese toy-baby.
"I am sure I don't know.

Yes; I think he has.