"It doth in truth astonish me, the ease of it all."
She was on her way home from Mistress Kent's when Parson Kendall came toward her.
"Good evening, young maiden," he said, with gentle dignity, "and how do the studies progress?"
"Very fairly, I thank you, sir."
"And what are they now?"
"I have arithmetic, sir, grammar, geography, and history."
"Quite a list; and are the studies still pleasant to thee?"
"Very, very pleasant, I thank you, sir. But, ah! if only I could learn the French language!"
"Learn French! And what, prithee, would a maid of thy years be needing of that?"
"I might need it when I am older, sir."