Down the page went the green guide , and presently , forgetting her listener in the beauty of the sad scene , Meg read as if alone , giving a little touch of tragedy to the words of the unhappy queen . If she had seen the brown eyes then , she would have stopped short , but she never looked up , and the lesson was not spoiled for her . `` Very well indeed ! '' said Mr. Brooke , as she paused , quite ignoring her many mistakes , and looking as if he did indeed love to teach . 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 ? ''
XXXXX 's lips asked the question , but her eyes added , `` And what becomes of you ? ''
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