"The young lady is very young for the post, and a companion is a new thing--is it not, Anne ?--for you to require." "You mean that I never could get one to live with me," Lady Anne said good-humoredly.

"Well, Mary and I get on very well together--don't we, Mary ?" "Miss Gray is very young." "If we are going to discuss her, need she stay ?" Lady Anne asked.

"I am sure she is longing to see the gardens.

I couldn't get round myself.

The damp has made me stiff." "Can you find your way, Miss Gray ?" Lady Drummond was plainly anxious to be rid of Mary, and made an effort at politeness which was only awkward and discouraging.
"I think so," said Mary, looking round with an air of flight.
Lady Drummond's disapproval chilled her.