17/48 Especially in the countess." "I am glad of that," said Newman. And in a moment he added, smiling, "So do I!" "So I suppose, sir. We can't help noticing these things and having our ideas; can we, sir ?" "You mean as a servant ?" said Newman. I am afraid that when I let my thoughts meddle with such matters I am no longer a servant. But I am so devoted to the countess; if she were my own child I couldn't love her more. |