The steady countenance which Miss Lucas had commanded in telling her story, gave way to a momentary confusion here on receiving so direct a reproach; though, as it was no more than she expected, she soon regained her composure, and calmly replied:
Le calme avec lequel Charlotte avait pu parler jusque-la fit place a une confusion momentanée devant un blâme aussi peu déguisé. Mais elle reprit bientôt son sang-froid et répliqua paisiblement :