A piano would be so awkward to move about--it would want a van to itself." "I was thinking, rather, of the peculiar noises it makes in the hands of the inexperienced," said Sir Tancred.
"I know," said Tinker in a tone of genuine sympathy.
Tinker went to Elsie, whom he had left in the gardens of the Casino, and told her that his father had given him leave to get her a governess.

On hearing that the matter was so near accomplishment, her face fell, and she said, "Don't--don't you think I ought to help choose her ?" "It wouldn't be regular," said Tinker firmly.
After dejeuner he caught a train to Nice, and went straight to Madame Butler, that stay of those who seek maids, companions, nurses, or governesses on the Riviera.

He sent in his card, and was straightway ushered into the office where she received her clients.

She was sitting at a desk, and by one of the windows sat a very pretty young lady, who looked as if she were waiting to interview a possible employee.

A certain surprise showed itself on the face of Madame Butler at the sight of Tinker; she had plainly expected a client of more mature years.
Tinker bowed, and sat down in the chair by the desk in which clients sat and set forth their needs.
"You wished to see me--on business ?" said Madame Butler with some hesitation.
"Yes," said Tinker.