The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-05-27


Afg yes. maam."
said the big wom-
an. 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 blushed and pulled
her handkerchief neryously through
her fingers. says the San Francisco
Examiner
we dine at $50" she went on.
The big woman looked slightly sur
prlsed.
Early dinner. yes. ma'am," was all
she said, but the little woman wished
she had made Il at least Z.
Yes. early" she said "Mr.-Mr-
that Is. my husband prefers Il. He Is
rather old-fashioned In some ways"
Yes. ma'am." said the big woman
and the little one felt herself forgiven
and pitled.
we breakfas, at and my husband
doesn't come home 10 lunch. 30 you
would have time to do most Of the
sweeping" she went on. more easily.
"Of course you have hardwood
floors" said the big woman. graeiously.
We'll. no. We have had mattings put
down. We rather like them better"
do you hire a man to beat the rugs"
why. there are not very many-just
two. belleyh-not big ones. Il 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
Il should expect 10 have some OF the
washing done 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 hannels and stock
ingsy'
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 10 wal; on the
door, she asked.
Il think you'd have 10. when ! was
out OF anything" said the little woman
with some hesitation. III l were right
there wouldn't mind opening Il my
self occasionally. OF course you would
have your evening out"
Two evenings and Sunday afternoon
Is what I've been accustomed to. said
the big woman. quietly
YES. certainly. That would suit M
perfectly well. the little woman hastily
agreed Tuesday night We always 20
20 our whist club. but We could arrang,
about any two other aishts. and I'm
not even sure We are going to keep az
the whist club"
Would you want much rough work
done. washing windows. aud that
asked the big woman. glancing down al
Der neatly slovCd hands.
Well the windows. Of course" ad,
miitod the little woman. but not much
else. We buy our klndliug an split up
you know"
Then YOU don't cook by gas or cleo
tricity? Is your range a large oneg"
We'll. It's cooking stove; No, 6,
believe"
No. = hasn't much room on u. but
don't suppose you'd wan; more thar
Eve courses for dinner when you hadn
company" said the big woman. con
slderately. The little enc gaspc,
flightly.
"Oh. no; not more than four or i've.
she agreed. My husbar,l sometime
likes to have just three. lie is fond D
simple things"
Yes. ma'am," said the big woman
with generous compassion.
Now. about wages vcnturcd IA,
little woman. wondering Il salary o.
remuneration wouldn't hc more ap
propriatc. Il cxpecied--ihat Is. ",
planned to pay about $50 a month"
The bis woman evidently suppressc,
a smile.
Il generally get $50. Jus, for cooking
no washing or housewosk." she ca
planned.
The little woman flushed. but s,ooD
her ground.
Tan afraid I couldn't aftrd NOR
than $50. she murmured.
The other rose.
"Ill tell you" she said. In the ton
81 one uniformly courteous to IA ferlors
You don't want a hrsi-class eaak llk
me. but a Girl for general houaworl
There's lots who will take place 70
$50. q YOU don't live with any siyL.
am afraid I wouldn't suit"
I'm sorry" said the other
Good morning" answered the bl
woman. with a respectful bow.
The little woman dll not iNervie,
any more servants. Her husbeni wcu
down and hired a Chlnaman Tar her.
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