You may, I think, in all honor, defer the keeping of it, until you have a house of your own." But Marion still looked as she felt--uncomfortable.

Lord Ridsdale had gone to superintend some arrangements for their departure, leaving the two ladies alone.
"You think the young person will be disappointed ?" said Lady Ridsdale, kindly.
"I am sure she will," replied Marion wincing at the words "young person." "Let me see her; ask her to come here, and I will speak to her.

After all, my dear, you are not in the least to blame if you cannot keep your promise--you must remember that." A few more minutes and Miss Lyster, dressed in her most becoming costume, stood before Lady Ridsdale.
A few words passed, and then Lady Ridsdale began; "My ward is in some distress, Miss Lyster.

I find that she has promised you that you shall live with her as companion." "She certainly did so, and I have made all arrangements for that purpose." "We will hope you have not made many arrangements," said Lady Ridsdale, suavely, "as Miss Arleigh's movements have been so very uncertain.

Of course, when Miss Arleigh is of age, and makes her own arrangements--forms her own household--she will do as she likes.