I'm sure I hope you'll obtain the
situation you so much desire! I can state that you made yourself fairly
useful in your last place, and that you left because your wages were not
high enough!"
And with another sarcastic laugh, she moved forward towards the terrace
where Thelma stood. Sir Francis followed at some little distance with no
very pleasant expression on his features. A stealthy step approaching
him front behind made him start nervously--it was Louise Renaud, who,
carrying a silver tray on which soda-water bottles and glasses made an
agreeable clinking, tripped demurely past him without raising her eyes.
She came directly out of the rose-garden,--and, as she overtook her
mistress on the lawn, that lady seemed surprised, and asked--
"Where have you been, Louise?"
"Miladi was willing that I should assist in the attendance to-day,"
replied Louise discreetly. "I have waited upon Milord Winsleigh, and
other gentlemen in the summer-house at the end of the rose-garden."
And with one furtive glance of her black, bead-like eyes at Lady
Winsleigh's face, she made a respectful sort of half-curtsy and went her
way.
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