HEAVENS!
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But her exultation was unexpectedly disturbed by a thrill discord. Just at that moment the old baroness entered the corridor in her travelling costume. Directly she saw the companion standing there, she began to scold her, without the least consideration, before the overseer, and said in an angry voice—
“I am surprised to find you here, Miss Jenny; how can you think of leaving the young baroness alone at such a painful, anxious time? Be good enough to go to her immediately. If we should want your services here, we shall have you summoned.”
Jenny bowed without a word, and went to her own room.
