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Mrs. Haddo slept very little that night. Miss Symes, who adored the head mistress, could not help noticing that something was the matter with her; but she knew Mrs. Haddo's nature far too well to make any inquiries. The next day, however, Miss Symes was called into the head mistress's presence.
"I want to speak to you all alone," said Mrs. Haddo. "You realize, of course, Emma, how fully I trust you?"