"Oh, nobody—nobody, indeed, dear Irene."

"That's right. I am glad you called me Lucy. We all like you, little Agnes; and it isn't in every school where the sister of one of the governesses would be tolerated as you are tolerated here."

"Of course, every one in the place respects her," she said.

"We must, and will, and can," said Mrs. Merriman in her cheery voice.

Rosamund was distressed for her friend, and boldly announced at once that she would act as nurse.

"I don't believe she is really seriously hurt at all. But I will see what can be done," said Lady Jane.