but she does well enough. By-the-bye, how have you got on with your new pupil this morning?”

The conversation, thus turned on Ad�le, continued till we reached the light and cheerful region below.

Ad�le came running to meet us in the hall, exclaiming —

“Mesdames, vous �tes servies!” adding, “J’ai bien faim, moi!”

We found dinner ready, and waiting for us in Mrs. Fairfax’s room.