Of course you have good references;
can you tell me a little about yourself and your circumstances?"
I was fast losing my nervousness by this time. In a few minutes I had
given her a concise account of myself and my belongings. Once or twice
she interrupted me by a question, such as, for example, when I spoke of
Aunt Agatha, she asked the names of the families where she had lived as
a governess; and once she looked a little surprised at my answer.
"I knew the Curzons before I was married," she observed, quietly; "they
have often talked to me of their old governess, Miss Fenton; her name is
Keith now, you say; she was a great favourite with her pupils. Well, is
it not a pity that you should not follow your aunt's example? If you are
not clever, would not the situation of a nursery governess be more
fitting for you? Forgive me; I am only speaking for your good; one feels
a little uncomfortable at seeing a gentlewoman desert the ranks to which
she belongs."
My face was burning by this time; of course it must all come out--that
miserable defect of mine, and everything else; but raising my eyes at
that moment I saw such a kind look on Mrs.
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