The Red Cloud chief., 1896-05-22

A&kS Us, ma am,
said the big wom-
nm, with the air of one accustomed to
a butler and dependent on a maid, but
not disposed to be uppish on that ac-
count. The other blushcd ana pulled
her handkerchief n~orvously 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 II at least I.
Yes. early" she said. MIR. 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, 30 you
would have time to do most of the
sweeping" she went on, more easily.
"Of course you have hardwood
f%loors,' said the big woman. graciously.
well, no. We have had mat,ings put
down. We rather like them better"
do you hire a 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
apologetically.
Yes, ma'am." in a tone suggestive
OF Daghestans in the kitchen and Per-
sian tapestries in the china closet.
81 should expect TO have some of the
washing lone at home" the little
woman continued. There was a whole
French laundry in the surprised lifting
of the others eyebrows as she asked.
deferentially:
you mean the f~lanncls and stock
ings?"
Yes, %and-wcll, just a few other
things. The laundries are so hard on
ones lingerie" with a smile that the
big woman politely reflected.
would you expect me 10 wait OF the
door," she asked.
Il think you'd have to. when | was
out or anything" said the little woman
with some hesitation. IF | were right
there I wouldn't mind opening it NY
self occasionally. OF course you would
have your evening out
1.-TWO evenings and Sunday afternoon
IL what I've been accustomed to- said
the big woman. quietly.
yes, 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 W other nishts. and I'm
not even sure we are going TO keep up
the whist club"
would you van much rough work
done. washing windows. and that"
asked the big woman, CHANGING down at
her neatly gloved hands.
Well. 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 a large one?'
We'll. it's a cooking stove; No. s, |
believe
mo. 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
s~iderately. The little enc gasped
slightly.
'Oh, no; not more than four or five"
she agreed. my husband sometimes
likes to have just three. lie IS fond Of
simple things"
Yes. ma'am," said the big woman,
with generous compassion.
Nov, about wages" yentured the
little woman. wondering il salary or
remuneration wouldn't be more ap-
propriate. II exp%ected-that Is, we
planned to pay about 500 a month"
Ixhe big m evidently suppressed
TSdAerally get $50, just for cooking;
no washing or housework," she ex-
planned.
The little woman flushed, but stood
her ground.
I'm afraid ! couldn't afford more
\ than $50" she murmured.
The other rose.
'Tll tell you" she said, in the tone
OF one uniformly courteous to interiors.
you don't want a first-class cook like
me, but a girl for general homework.
There's lots who will take places for
$50, If you don't live with any style, l
am afraid | wouldn't suit"
I'm sorry" said the other.
Good morning." answered the big
woman, with a respectful bow.
The little woman did not interview
any more servants. Her husband went
down and hired a Chinaman for her,
Education.
Education Is not a stutfing or cram