"Me, my dear?"
"Yes; I'm sure if you want to so much, you can show me how."
"He teaches," she answered, "teaches every day."
Just as she said these words Mrs. Seymour pushed open the door, and not seeing Meg, said anxiously,
"There! Jenny's been and played truant again. Her old father says as her uncle has come and fetched her to spend the day over at Brixton."
Then she caught sight of Meg, who hastened to explain why she was there, and her mother-in-law said,
"Why, my dear, you've come in my time of need. Do you mean you will work for me as I proposed?"
"Yes," answered Meg, "if it would be a comfort to you."
Mrs. Seymour looked exceedingly relieved.
"Can you come at once?" she asked.