But take care that you do not allow her to lapse into English when with you.

It is what she is apt to do unless checked.

You speak French, of course ?" added Lady Verner, the thought crossing her that Mrs.Cust's educational training might have been as deficient on that point, as she deemed it had been on that of "style." "I speak it quite well," replied Lucy; "as well, or nearly as well, as a French girl.

But I do not require anybody to wait on me," she continued.
"There is never anything to do for me, but just to fasten these evening dresses that close behind.

I am much obliged to you, all the same, for thinking of it, Lady Verner." Lady Verner turned from the subject: it seemed to grow more and more unprofitable.