Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-06-25


an. with the air of one accustomed to |
a butler and dependent on maid, but i
not disposed to be uppish on that &C
count. The other blushed and pulled |
her handkerchief nervously through |
her fingers, says the San Francisco !
Examiner.
I'VE dine at 500 she went on.
The big woman looked slightly sur
prised.
Early dinner yes. ma'am," was all
she said but the little woman wished
she had made it at least Z.
Yes, early" she said. "Mr.-Mr.-
that is my husband prefers it. He is
rather old -fashioned in some ways"
Yes, ma'am,' said the big woman
and the little one felt herself forgiven
and pitied.
I'VE breakfast at s and my husband
doesn't come home to lunch, SO you
would have time to do NEST of the
sweeping" she went on, more easily.
"Of course you have hardwood
floors" said the big woman, graciously.
well. no. We have had mattings put
down We rather like them better"
do you hire man to beat the rugs?"
why, there are not very many-just
two, believe-not big ones. 1t would
hardly be worth WHILE" said the little
woman alphabetically.
Yes, ma'am,' in a tone suggestive
of Daghestans in the kitchen and Per-
sian tapestries in the china closet.
II should expect to have some of the
washing done at home" the little
woman continued. There was whole
French laundry in the surprised lifting
of the others eyebrows as she asked.
deferentially:
you mean the fiannels and stock
ings?"
Yes, and-well, just few other
things. The laundries are so hard on
ones lingerie with a smile that the
big woman politely reflected.
Would you expect me to wait OH the
door," she asked.
Il think you'd have to. when l was
out or anything" said the little woman
with some hesitation. IF were right
there l wouldn't mind opening it my
self occasionally. OF course you would
have your evening OUT
1.-TWO evenings and Sunday afternoon
is what I've been accustomed to-" said
the big woman, quietly.
Eyes, certainly. That would suit me
perfectly WE'LL" the little woman hastily
agreed. Tuesday night we always go
to our whist club, but we could arrange
about any two other nights, and I'm
not even sure we are going to keep up
the whist club
Would you want much rough work
done, washing windows, and that?"
asked the big woman, glancing down at
her neatly glOved hands.
We'll, the windows, Of course" ad-
mitted the little woman. but not much
else. We buy our kindling all split up.
you know"
Then you don't cook by gas or cleo
tricity? Is your range large one?'
We'll. it's cooking stove; No. 6,
believe"
No. 6 hasn't much room on it, but
don't suppose you'd want more than
five courses for dinner when you hadn t
company said the big woman, con-
siderateiy. The little che gasped
slightly.
Oh. no: not more than four or five, -
she agreed. My husband sometimes
likes to have just three He is fond Of
simple things
Yes. maam," said the big woman,
with generous compassion.
Now, about wages ventured the
to,
remuneration wouldn't be more ap-
propriate. II expected-,hat is. we
planned to pay about 500 month"
the big woman evidently suppressed
smile.
generally get $50. just for cooking;
no washing or housework," she ex-
planned.
The little woman flushed, but stood
her ground.
I'm afraid I couldn't afford more
tban $50" she murmured.
The other rose
III tell you she said, in the tone
OF one uniformly courteous to interiors.
iou don't want a first-class cook like
me, but a girl for general housework.
iheres lots who will take places FOR
Nv II you don't live with any style l
am afraid l wouldn't suit
I'm sorry" said the other.
GOOD morning." answered the big
woman. with respectful bow.
The little woman did not interview
any more servants. Her husband went
oown and hired a Chinaman for her.
Education.