Christian did not speak at all for a minute; then she said:
"When do you wish me to tell?"
"Ah, my dear, you do not take a right tone," said her governess. "This is not a question of when; it is a question of your own desire. Is it your own desire?"
"I will be—guided by you."
"But is it your desire?"
"It is not my desire any longer."
"Then, Christian, something has happened."
Christian was silent.
"You would rather keep this thing to yourself?"
"Yes."