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Notwithstanding the oddity of the proposition , Miss Pillbody saw by the lady 's face that she meant what she said . `` I think I understand English grammar , and French , and the other branches usually taught at academies , '' she replied , `` and should be very happy to accept your offer . '' `` Then consider the bargain closed , '' returned the lady . `` Here is my ` dress '' -LRB- handing her a card -RRB- , `` and you may come to-morrer mornin ' , at ten o'clock , if that 'll suit you . I have no children , and the old man will be out at that time , and we shall be as snug as two bugs in a rug , ye see . '' Miss Pillbody was delighted with the sudden prospect of an honest living thus opened to her , and she only feared that she would not be able to do enough for her money . So , after she had again thanked the lady for her kindness , she said : `` I think I could give you lessons on the piano , madam -- unless you understand that instrument better than I do . ''