“And what did the chambermaid say?”
“She said as how——”
“Never mind! I had rather hear the account from herself. Go and try and find that chambermaid, and fetch her here.”
Pina went on the errand and soon returned with a blooming English girl, who curtsied and stood waiting orders.
“What is your name?” inquired Drusilla.
“Susan, ma’am.”
“Well, Susan, did you have charge of this little child for a few minutes?”
“Yes, ma’am,” answered the girl, blushing.
“Then how came you to let any one cut off his curl?”
“Indeed, ma’am, I couldn’t help it! It was done so sudden. And I didn’t dare oppose my lord.”