The two women stood opposite to one another for a moment, mentally making up their minds about each other. Kitty was the first to speak.
"Miss Rainsford, I believe?"
"Yes; I came to see you about--about the situation."
"Governess for my little girl," said Kitty, nodding her head. "Yes, I want some one whom I can trust."
"I hope you will be able to trust me."
Caprice looked keenly at her, and then burst out into a torrent of words.
"Yes, I think I can trust you--but the question is, will you take care of my child--I mean will you accept the trust? You have come from the country--you don't know who I am?"
"Yes, I do--Miss Marchurst."
"No! not Miss Marchurst--Caprice!"
She waited for a moment to see what effect this notorious name would have on her visitor, but, to her surprise, Eugénie simply bowed.