It seems as if you heard English everywhere; but I certainly didn't expect to find it in a place like this.

I am not discouraged, however, and I talk French all I can, even with the other English boarders.

Then I have a lesson every day from Miss Maisonrouge (the elder daughter of the lady of the house), and French conversation every evening in the salon, from eight to eleven, with Madame herself, and some friends of hers that often come in.

Her cousin, Mr.Verdier, a young French gentleman, is fortunately staying with her, and I make a point of talking with him as much as possible.

I have _extra private lessons_ from him, and I often go out to walk with him.