" As Mrs. Gresley spoke she felt she was making
certainty doubly sure that the woman of whom she was jealous would
return no more.
"Regie cry till his 'ead ache because you say Miss Gresley no come
back," said Fraeulein, looking at Mrs. Gresley, as if she would have
bitten a piece out of her.
"I think, Fraeulein, it is the children's lesson-time," said Mr. Gresley,
majestically.
Who could have imagined that unobtrusive, submissive Fraeulein, gentlest
and shyest of women, would put herself forward in this aggressive
manner. The truth is, it is all very well to talk, you never can tell
what people will do. They suddenly turn round and act exactly opposite
to their whole previous character. Look at Fraeulein!
That poor lady, recalled thus to a sense of duty, hurried from the room,
and the Bishop, who had opened the door for her, closed it gently behind
her.
"You must excuse her, my lord," said Mr. Gresley; "the truth is, we are
all somewhat upset this morning. Hester would have saved us much
uneasiness, I may say anxiety, if she had mentioned to us yesterday
evening that she was going back to you. No doubt she overtook your
carriage, which put up at the inn for half an hour."
"No," said the Bishop, "she came on foot. She--walked all the way.
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