{{betlep078.png}} according to when Mr. Murchison came, or whether or not they had guests, or what ideas about it her mother had. The servants had learned to adjust themselves to some irregu- larity. "We have a good class of servants," said Lucia, "and Uncle pays them well, which in- sures good service as a rule. Giovanna has been with me a long time and she is like a bit of home." "Does your maid like it here?" "I don't think so, though this year she seems more resigned and likes to go to the movies. I let her go evenings sometimes and get myself to bed." Betty wondered how it would seem to be waited on like that, but she was too busy with her new impressions to do much thinking. "If you are not too tired, Lucia, we might get out our Latin or mathematics together, since we are likely to have so much time before dinner." That seemed to be a good plan, but while they made some progress in the lessons, they did more talking, especially after Lucia hopped up to bring out a very beautiful doll, which was to be her contribution. Betty admired quite to Lucia's satisfaction and Betty did not tell her that the dolls had been bought, alike, simple but pretty, and were to be variously dressed ac- [[78]]