"It would be very nice if they would never be nervous."

"Nerves are merely a matter of training. Think of the numbers that
might be removed from the responsibility of incompetently educating!
I declare that to tempt a person into the office of governess,
instead of opening a new field to her, is the most short-sighted
indolence."

"I don't want to tempt any one," said Fanny. "She ought to have been
out before and be experienced, only she most be kind to the poor
boys. I wanted the Major to inquire in London, but he said perhaps I
might hear of some one here."

"That was right, my dear," returned her aunt. "A gentleman, an
officer, could not do much in such a matter."

"He always does manage whatever one wants."

At which speech Rachel cast a glance towards her mother, and saw her
look questioning and perplexed.

"I was thinking," said Grace, "that I believe the people at the Cliff
Cottages are going away, and that Miss Williams might be at liberty."

"Didn't I know that Grace would come out with Miss Williams?"
exclaimed Rachel. "A regular eruption of the Touchettomania.
We have had him already advertising her."

"Miss Williams!" said Mrs. Curtis. "Yes, she might suit you very