In fact I did not know the woman was within hearing.

She moves about so noiselessly one frequently does not know when she is near.

Of course she meant very well, but she does not know our English ways." "No, my lady, she does not," said Jane, respectfully but firmly.

"I took the liberty of telling her she must keep to her own part of the house unless required by your ladyship." "You mustn't frighten the poor creature," laughed her mistress.

She was rather touched indeed by the slavish desire to please and do service swiftly which the Ayah's blunder seemed to indicate.