"Well, what does he say?" she asked in a lively tone.
"I suppose, the same he has said to you, Ma'am," said Fleda.
"I don't suppose it, indeed," said Mrs. Carleton, laughing. "He has given me sundry charges, which, if he has given you, it is morally certain we shall never come to an understanding."
"I have received no charges," said Fleda.
"I am directed to be very careful to find out your exact wish in the matter, and to let you follow no other. So what is it, my sweet Fleda?"
"I promised," said Fleda, colouring and turning her letter over. But there she stopped.
"Whom, and what?" said Mrs. Carleton, after she had waited a reasonable time.
"Mr. Carleton."
"What did you promise, my dear Fleda?"
"That I would do as he said."