"Mamma's notions are changed, lately, I think," replied Dora; "she does not like having a person who is a governess and no governess."
"But has she said anything to you?" inquired Amy.
"No; for poor mamma does not think of anything now. I don't know when she will again."
"Then Miss Morton cannot possibly go away yet?"
"Perhaps not; but at any rate she will before very long. I wonder you never yet thought about it, Amy."
"It seems quite impossible," said Amy. "I cannot think of Emmerton and you without her."
"She will never be happy here," replied Dora; "so perhaps it will be better; only I should be glad for her to remain here some time. I think I should try and make her comfortable."
"I must ask mamma," said Amy. "It makes me so unhappy to think about it.
I shall never rest till it is quite certain."
"I don't think any one knows for certain," replied Dora; "but you will soon learn from what Emily says herself."
"I cannot ask her," said Amy; "but I am sure mamma must know; and she must be come in by this time. I wonder whether what papa wished to say to Miss Morton had anything to do with it?"