“Yes.”
“I had thought of doing something for the girl. I had suggested to her that she might paint miniatures.”
“I think I shall keep her pretty busy.”
“I have only spoken to her once or twice, and she struck me as rather reserved, and stiff. I suppose she and Lynette——”
“She and Lynette get on wonderfully.”
“So Miss Vance told me. And, of course, that black frock——I hope she doesn’t spoil the child.”
“Not a bit. She does her good.”
“Lynette wants someone with plenty of common sense to discipline her. I think Miss Vance is really excellent.”
“A very reliable young woman.”
“She’s not too sentimental and emotional.”