"Mamma would like to see you downstairs, Miss Manning," she said.
"Good-morning, my dear," said her new governess. "Rufus, this is one of my pupils."
"Is that your husband, Miss Manning?" asked Jennie, surveying Rufus with attention.
Rufus laughed, and Miss Manning also.
"He would be rather a young husband for me, Jennie," she said. "He is more suitable for you."
"I am not old enough to be married yet," she answered, gravely; "but perhaps I will marry him some time. I like his looks."
Rufus blushed a little, not being in the habit of receiving compliments from young ladies.
"Have you got that doll for me, Jennie?" asked Rose, introducing the subject which had the greatest interest for her.
"Yes, I've got it downstairs, in mamma's room."
They went down, and at the door of Mrs. Colman's room Miss Manning said, "Won't you come in, Rufus? I will introduce you to Mrs. Colman."