"Very well," said Mrs. Chichester determinedly, "Begin to-night."
"Begin what" queried Peg, full of curiosity.
"To show that you mean to keep your promise. Work for a while."
"What at?" asked Peg, all eagerness to begin something.
"Get your books," said her aunt.
"Sure an' I will." And Peg turned to different parts of the room, finding an atlas here, a book of literature on the piano, an English history under the table. Finally she got them complete and sat down at the big table and prepared to study.
Jarvis came in with a letter on a salver.
"Well?" asked the old lady.
"For Miss Chichester, madam," and he handed Ethel the letter. "By hand, miss."
Ethel took the letter quite unconsciously and opened it. Whilst she was reading it, Peg called the footman over to her.