“For, of course,” concluded her ladyship, “I could not expect a woman of your years to take an under-nurse's place!”
“Please your ladyship, I will gladly,” said Jane, eager to avoid or at least postpone the necessity forcing itself upon her.
“I intend you to go—and at once,” replied her ladyship; “—that is, the moment Mrs. Thornycroft arrives. The housekeeper will take care that you have your month's wages in lieu of warning.”
“Very well, my lady!—Please, your ladyship, when may I come and see the child?”
“Not at all. There is no necessity.”
“Never, my lady?”
“Decidedly.”
“Then at least I may ask why you send me away so suddenly!”
“I told you that I want a properly qualified nurse to take your place. My wish is to have the child more immediately under my own eye than would be agreeable if you kept your place. I hope I speak plainly!”
“Quite, my lady.”