'Yes, I did say so, Miss Robsart; but you could give these children a couple of hours every morning and still pursue your studies.'
The girl turned to the children.
'Do you think I would do?' she said, a pink colour coming into her cheeks and making her look very pretty. 'I could come to you from ten o'clock to half-past twelve every day. We could get through a lot of lessons in that time.'
True looked up at her with rapturous eyes.
'Me and Bobby would love you!' she said. 'Oh, please come straight back with us, and tell dad you'll come.'
Two other ladies entered the office at this juncture. Mrs. Marsh dismissed the children hurriedly.
'There, run along, my dears. There'll be no fees; and you couldn't have a kinder lady than Miss Robsart to teach you; and tell your father that her father was vicar of our church near here many years ago, and she's the nicest young lady I know.'
The children hurried out with their new friend.
'There, Bobby!' True said, a little triumphantly. 'See how easy it is to find a governess!'
And Bobby took hold of Miss Robsart's hand confidingly.