"Besides, I've said I
won't, and nothing on earth shall make me break my word."
"I wish papa was here," sighed Max, looking sorely troubled.
"So do I," responded Lulu. "I'm sure he wouldn't make me go back to that
hateful old Signor Foresti."
That evening Max, Lulu, Rosie, and Evelyn were in the schoolroom at
Viamede, preparing their lessons for the morrow, when a servant came up
with a message for Lulu; she was wanted in the library.
Flushing hotly, and looking a good deal disturbed, Lulu pushed aside her
books and rose to obey the summons.
"Only Miss Lulu? nobody else, Jim?" asked Rosie.
"I 'spects so, Miss Rosie; dat's all Massa Dinsmore say."
"Oh, Lu, I'm sorry for you!" whispered Evelyn, catching Lulu's hand and
pressing it affectionately in hers.
"You're very kind, but I'm not afraid," Lulu answered, drawing herself up
with dignity; then she hurried to the library, not giving herself time to
think what might be in store for her there.
She started with surprise, and paused for an instant on the threshold, as
she perceived that Professor Manton was there with Mr.
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