sufficient remuneration. Probably the same doubt had made one of the
"disadvantages" hinted at by Mr. Yorke.

"I called there yesterday, and interrupted a 'scene' between Lady
Augusta and Miss Caroline," he said. "Unseemly anger on my lady's part,
and rebellion on Carry's, forming, as usual, its chief features."

"But Lady Augusta is so indulgent to her children!" interrupted
Constance.

"Perniciously indulgent, generally; and when the effects break out in
insolence and disobedience, then there ensues a scene. If you go there
you will witness them occasionally, and I assure you they are not
edifying. You must endeavour to train the girls to something better
than they have been trained to yet, Constance."

"If I do go."

"I knew how long it would last, Lady Augusta's instructing them
herself," resumed Mr. Yorke. "It is not a month since the governess
left."

"Why does she wish to take a daily governess instead of one in the
house?"

"_Why_ Lady Augusta does a thing, is scarcely ever to be accounted for,
by herself or by any one else!" replied Mr. Yorke. "Some convenience,
or inconvenience, she mentioned to me, about sleeping arrangements.
Shall I ascertain particulars for you, Constance; touching salary and
other matters?"