“But I thought you said Mademoiselle understood I sent it?”

“So I did,” murmured Susan.

“But that was a story?”

No answer.

“But I thought you were always good?” with a gleam of gratification in her eyes.

“I’m very sorry,” said the culprit.

Sophia Jane paused a moment, then she asked:

“Does Mademoiselle know now?”

“No,” said Susan. “I haven’t seen her.”

“Well!” exclaimed Sophia Jane scornfully, “I should think you might write.”