The interview did not last long as Mr Fairlie quickly lost interest in it. He informed me that the ladies would make all the arrangement for their drawing lessons.
I suffer so much from my nerves, Mr Hartright,’ he said. ‘Do you mind ringing the bell for Louis? Thank you. Good morning!’
with great relief I left the room, and spent the rest of the morning looking forward to lunchtime, when I would be introduced to Miss Fairlie.