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"And I tell you, no," replied I. "I think there is only one excuse for a woman marrying, which is, when she requires some one to support her; that is not my case, for I thank Heaven I can support myself." "Nous verrons" replied Madame Gironac. Caroline did, however, find the restraint of a school rather irksome, and wished very much to go out with me.
"He is a charming young man," said Madame Gironac, as soon as the door was shut. "He is a very superior young man in my opinion," replied I; "and I am most anxious that he should do well. I did not think it possible that I ever could have written again to Madame d'Albret, but my good-will towards him induced me.
You know that we are to go to Lady G 's ball to-night. It will be a very brilliant affair. She gives but one during the season, and she always does the thing in good style. Bless me, how late it is! The carriage will be round in two minutes; I've a round of visits to pay." "Will you excuse me? I have promised to take a lesson of Madame Gironac."
I had not money sufficient to purchase a piano just then, as it would be five months before the half-year's interest of the mortgage would be due; so I hired one from a dealer with whom Monsieur Gironac was intimate, and practised several hours every day. Fortune appeared inclined to favour me, for I obtained employment from four different channels.
My voice was much admired; and, when it was known that I gave lessons, I very soon had engagements from many Catholic families. My charges to them were moderate, five shillings a lesson of one hour. The next channel was through Monsieur and Madame Gironac.
I occupied myself with this for the remainder of the time that I was in Baker Street, and when Monsieur Gironac and his wife called, according to promise, to take me to their home, it required two coaches, and well loaded, to take all the luggage; a third conveyed Monsieur and Madame Gironac, myself, and the jewel-case.
Assure yourself, my dear mademoiselle, of our love, respect, consideration. "Annette Gironac." We went to town earlier than usual, Madame Bathurst feeling lonely in the country after the departure of Caroline, from whom she had not received a line since her quitting her.
Is it not sufficient that I admit your Count to be very agreeable? that won't content you. You want me to marry a man whom I have seen for one half hour. Are you reasonable, Monsieur Gironac?" "He has rank, wealth, good looks, talent, and polished manners; and you admit that you do not dislike him; what would you have more?" "He is not in love with me, and I am not in love with him."
He appeared much pleased with Caroline, but could not make out how she was in my company. Of course, he asked no questions before her. On our arrival at the gardens, we found young Mr Selwyn waiting at the entrance to take us to Mrs Selwyn and his sisters, who had come from their house at Kew. About half-an-hour afterwards, we fell in with Monsieur Gironac, madame, Adele, and Lionel.
One observation of his, I think it right to make known to you, which is, that he told me that since your supposed death, your father had never held up his head; indeed, he said that he had never seen him smile since." The above extract from Lionel's letter created such a revulsion, that I was obliged to retire to my chamber to conceal my agitated feelings from Madame Gironac.
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