

Indeed, he always lays stress on your German when he is leaving for town.ĭear Uncle Jack is so very serious! Sometimes he is so serious that I think he cannot be quite well. He laid particular stress on your German, as he was leaving for town yesterday. I know perfectly well that I look quite plain after my German lesson.Ĭhild, you know how anxious your guardian is that you should improve yourself in every way.

We will repeat yesterday's lesson.ĬECILY: But I don't like German. MISS PRISM: Cecily, Cecily! Surely such a utilitarian occupation as the watering of flowers is rather Moulton's duty than yours? Especially at a moment when intellectual pleasures await you.

Basket chairs, and a table covered with books, are set under a large yew tree. The garden, an old-fashioned one, full of roses. A flight of gray stone steps leads up to the house.
