"
"And I could not see my little Susie violent and unjust," said Miss
Fosbrook cheerfully. "Justice first, Susan; you had no right to rob
Bessie for George, any more than I should have to give away a dinner
of your papa's because he had refused a beggar."
"Papa never would," said Susan, rather going off from the point.
"Very likely; but do you understand me, Susan? I will not have
Bessie FORCED out of her rights for the little ones. Not Bessie
only, but nobody is to be tyrannized over; it is not right."
"Bessie is so nonsensical," was all Susan said, looking glum.
"Very likely she may seem so to you; but if you knew more, you would
see that all is not nonsense that seems so to you. Some people would
admire her ways."
"Yes, I know," said Susan. "Mrs. Greville told Mrs. Brownlow that
Bessie was the only one among us that was capable of civilisation;
but Mrs. Greville is a fine lady, and we always laugh at her."
"And now," as Bessie returned, "you want to go out to your play
again, my dear. Will you leave Georgie with us?"
Susan was a little doubtful about trusting her darling with anyone,
especially one who could take Bessie's part against him; but she
wished exceedingly to be present at the interesting moment of seeing
whether the potatoes were done enough, and George was perfectly
contented with measuring everything on the ribbon, so she ran quickly
off, without the manners to thank Miss Fosbrook, but to assure the
rest of the party that the governess really was very good-natured,
and that she would save her biggest and best potato for Miss
Fosbrook's tea.
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