"Comme elle est dr?le!" Mariette said to herself,and when she went down-stairs she told the head housemaid about it. But she had already begun to like this odd little girl who had such an intelligent small face and such perfect manners. She had taken care of children before who were not so polite. Sara was a very fine little person, and had a gentle, appreciative way of saying, "If you please, Mariette," "Thank you,Mariette," which was very charming. Mariette told the head housemaid that she thanked her as if she was thanking a lady.