I am lady Kingsland's companion." "Oh, a domestic!" said Mr.Parmalee, as if to himself.

"Who'd a' thought it?
Lady Kingsland's companion?
Which of 'em?
There's two, ain't there ?" "Sir Everard's mother has left Kingsland Court.

I am companion to Sir Everard's wife." "Ah! jest so! Got married lately, didn't he! Might I ask your name, miss ?" "I am Sybilla Silver." "Thanky," said Mr.Parmalee, with a satisfied nod.

"So much easier getting along when you know a person's name.

Married a Miss Hunsden, didn't he--the baronet ?" "Yes.