Miss Kate put up her glass , and , having taken a survey of the little tableau before her , shut her sketch book , saying with condescension , `` You 've a nice accent and in time will be a clever reader . I advise you to learn , for German is a valuable accomplishment to teachers . I must look after Grace , she is romping . '' And Miss Kate strolled away , adding to herself with a shrug , `` I did n't come to chaperone a governess , though she is young and pretty . What odd people these Yankees are . I 'm afraid Laurie will be quite spoiled among them . '' `` I forgot that English people rather turn up their noses at governesses and do n't treat them as we do , '' said Meg , looking after the retreating figure with an annoyed expression . `` Tutors also have rather a hard time of it there , as I know to my sorrow . There 's no place like America for us workers , Miss Margaret . '' And Mr. Brooke looked so contented and cheerful that Meg was ashamed to lament her hard lot . `` I 'm glad I live in it then . I do n't like my work , but I get a good deal of satisfaction out of it after all , so I wo n't complain . I only wished I liked teaching as you do . '' `` I think you would if you had Laurie for a pupil . I shall be very sorry to lose him next year , '' said Mr. Brooke , busily punching holes in the turf . `` Going to college , I suppose ? '' Meg 's lips asked the question , but her eyes added , `` And what becomes of you ? '' `` Yes , it 's high time he went , for he is ready , and as soon as he is off , I shall turn soldier . I am needed . '' `` I am glad of that ! ''
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