"Where is it?" asked Mrs. Corner.
"Over in the Luxembourg quarter, mother mine, convenient to everything. Do let's go."
"It sounds all right," said Mrs. Corner. "What did you think of it, Helen?"
"It seemed just the thing to me, and we were most lucky to find it, I think. The Huttons go out on Monday, and we can move right in, bag and baggage, as soon after as we choose. Of course it is very artistic with sketches and studies on the walls, but it looked comfortable, and Mrs. Hutton seems to be a good housekeeper."
"It would be better if we could remain this side the river," said Mrs. Corner doubtfully. "I am afraid it will be rather hot over there."
"It is quite near the Luxembourg Gardens, and I noticed the rooms appeared airy and well ventilated. We are hardly likely to have warmer weather than that of the past week."
"True. July is the hottest month. I'll go to-morrow and look at the place, if you can go with me, Helen. We may as well settle it at once if it is satisfactory."
"I shall be delighted to go with you, my dear," returned Miss Helen.
Jo, listening, looked rather subdued and thoughtful.
"Won't it be fun?" said Nan in an aside.