You had your wages paid you only last week.

The longer you stay the greater your loss.

But I have nothing to do with it now.

You are the servants of Mr.
de Barral--you know." The butler was astounded by the manner of this advice, and as his eyes wandered to the drawing-room door the governess extended her arm as if to bar the way.

"Nobody goes in there." And that was said still in another tone, such a tone that all trace of the trained respectfulness vanished from the butler's bearing.