"'Indeed I do,' she replied; 'she is a sweet-tempered, innocent and gentle girl.'
"'I am glad to hear it,' I said; 'did you know that the Prince has discovered her, and has just sent me for her?'
"Her large black eyes fairly blazed.
"'Who has told him of her?' she asked, fiercely, and her voice rose high and shrill.
"'Your enemy, Miss Celestine,' I replied. 'I suspected as much,' she said.
"''I need not tell you,' I said, 'that Celestine's motive was to supplant and humble you.'
"'I understand that,' she replied, and her hands twitched nervously, as if she would like to encounter her foe.
"'Now let me ask you another question,' I continued. 'Would you not be glad to see Estella safely out of this house?'
"'Indeed I would,' she replied, eagerly.
"'If I place my life in your hands, will you be true to me?' I asked.