Laura chose the set of rubies and diamonds, and Lady Bell smiled again.
“I shall look rather Spanish. Never mind. Let us try them.”
With deft and gentle hands Laura helped her to dress, and Lady Bell nodded approval.
“Am I ready?”
Laura hesitated a moment.
“Will your ladyship wear the pendant?”
Lady Bell glanced in the glass.
“Ah, I see, you think that is rather too much against the rosebuds. You are right. Take it off, please. Thanks. Put the key of the jewel-box in your pocket. Stay! there is a chain for you to wear it on;” and she took out a small gold chain. “You can keep that as your own.”
Laura Treherne flushed, and she inclined her head gratefully.
Lady Bell was relieved; her last maid used to overwhelm her with thanks.