She is so dreadfully jealous, and I expect it was your singing that gave umbrage.

Etta is not at all accomplished; she never cared much for Gladys to sing, because she had such a sweet voice, and it put her in the background.

Ah! I know how mean it sounds, but it is just the truth about Etta.

And if I were to drop in for five-o'clock tea, as you say, Leah would be sure to make her appearance and say I was wanted at Gladwyn.' I found Lady Betty's confidential speeches rather embarrassing, and when I knew her a little better I took her to task rather seriously for her want of reticence.

But she only pouted, and said, 'When one looks at you, Miss Garston, one cannot help telling you things: they all tumble out without one's will.