Jane Cupp took "Modern Society," and now and then had the pleasure of reading aloud to her young man little incidents concerning some castle or manor in which Miss Fox-Seton's aunt, Lady Malfry, was staying with earls and special favorites of the Prince's.

Jane also knew that Miss Fox-Seton occasionally sent letters addressed "To the Right Honourable the Countess of So-and-so," and received replies stamped with coronets.

Once even a letter had arrived adorned with strawberry-leaves, an incident which Mrs.Cupp and Jane had discussed with deep interest over their hot buttered-toast and tea.
Emily Fox-Seton, however, was far from making any professions of grandeur.

As time went on she had become fond enough of the Cupps to be quite frank with them about her connections with these grand people.

The countess had heard from a friend that Miss Fox-Seton had once found her an excellent governess, and she had commissioned her to find for her a reliable young ladies' serving-maid.