The girl refused; and for the first time, and to the astonishment of the majestic mistress of the school. "I am here to speak French with the children," Rebecca said abruptly, "not to teach them music, and save money for you. Give me money, and I will teach them."
Minerva was obliged to yield, and, of course, disliked her from that day. "For five-and-thirty years," she said, and with great justice, "I never have seen the individual who has dared in my own house to question my authority. I have nourished a viper in my bosom."

The girl refused. "I am here to speak French with the children," Rebecca said abruptly, "not to teach them music, and save you money. Pay me, and I will teach them."
"For five-and-thirty years," said Miss Pinkerton, "nobody in this house has dared to question my authority. I have nourished a viper in my bosom."
