Witch Hazel; or, The Secret of the Locket — page 117: what you’re looking at

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and we leave the tirst day of July. Can you be ready by that time?” “Yes, madam,” but some of her levely color for- seok her faee atthe thought of goimg so far away from Percy. . If she went to Brighton she felt that she might not see him during the whole sumupuier, and such a separa- tion would bea bitter trial to her. Nevertheless, she was steadfast in her purpose; she had made up her mind to earn ‘her own living and not be dependent upon him, and this opening attracted her, for she was greatly drawn toward the young girl whose companion she was to be. ‘Very well,” said Mrs. Stewart, complacently, “I think you may come to us; ‘that is,’’ she added, directing a quick, keen glance toward her, “if the terms I offer meet with your approval. Your salary for the first year will be fifty pounds, besides your living. Attheend of that time,if we both should desire to proleng the arrangement, we can consult further regarding the question of remuneration. You are to act beth as governess and companion to my daughter, and I shall expect that four hours of every day will be devoted strietly to lessons; atter that you will see that Miss Belle attends faithfully to practice for a couple of hours. During the remainder of the day you shall both be at liberty to do as you like. Will you accept the position under these con- ditions ?” , Hazel signified her willingness to do so ina few well-chosen words. “Very well, then,’ her patroness returned; ‘‘we will consider that you are engaged. Monday will be the first day of July, and we leave at ten o'clock for Brighton. I will send a carriage.for vou at nine.” ; : 3