Of course, I would sooner remain in England, but--well, it is nicer to be a companion than a governess; and the young lady is very nearly my own age.

Indeed, we were actually at the same school together when we were very little girls." "I see," said Cleek, a trifle gloomily.

"So then it is possible that it will, eventually, be the young French lady and--Paris, in future.

When, do you fancy?
Soon ?" "Oh, I don't know about that.

I haven't quite made up my mind as yet which of the two it will be.