Is there any way now," she added eagerly, "in which I can help you?
Putting aside the question of money, wherein I pray you to command my assistance, what can I do to be of useful service to you ?" "You are very kind, Lady Blakeney..." said the other hesitatingly.
"Well?
What is it?
I see there is something in your mind..." "It is perhaps difficult to express...

but people say I have a good voice...

I sing some French ditties...

they are a novelty in England, I think....

If I could sing them in fashionable salons...