Witch Hazel; or, The Secret of the Locket — page 160: what you’re looking at

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T hope you do not mind the lack of ceremony.” “Not at all, madam,’ Hazel replied, her heart going out instantly toward this lovely woman; “and,” she added, simply, “I am very glad that you enjoyed my music.” She knew that she played well, but she was not vain of her gift, andit always made her happy to contribute in this way to the pleasure of others, “Who was your instructor, Miss Gay?’ Mrs, Earlescourt added. “He was a German—Herr Heinrich, of London,’ Hazel replied. “Ah, yes, I have heard of him; he is said to be very rigid, I believe.” ‘Yes, he is strict—he has the reputation with some of being very cross,” the young girl answered smiling, *‘but I never found him so, although he will not tolerate bad playing. I consider him a con- scientious and superior teacher.”’ | “As soon as we can find a house to suit us we shall begin to receive—will yoncome and play for Iny guests occasionally?’ Mrs. Earlescourt asked with a winning smile. “With Mrs. Stewart's permission, I shall be very happy to do so.”’ Hazel replied, adding frankly, “My time belongs exclusively to her, as Iam simply a governess in her family.” ‘You are very young to teach,” her companion re- Pepa studying the girl’s sweet face; ‘‘do you en- | joy it?’ “TT have,thus far, although I have had® but very little experience—I came to Mrs. Stewart directly after graduating only a couple of weeks ayo.” “Do you think you will like to follow this kind of life always?’ » ‘Hazel sighed softly at this question, SHG STinesa