The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-02-12
QUEER LINES OF Work FOR WOMEN.
Remark able Variety shown in the Applicn-
lions at an Exchange.

lions at an Exchange.
I'D IKE to write verses to order" said a lit
tie woman the other day. taking her stand in
front of the desk of the manager Of an exchange
for woman's work,
Hey 2" questioned the manager. looking up
from the letter she was reading.
II said I'd like to write verses to order-for
birthday parties. luncheons and dinners" the
little woman repeated. MY husband is sick
and the doctors say ~that-that. here there was
a little break in her voice. he'll always be an
invalid, so I've got to earn some money to take
care OF him and help educate our children"
And you wish to write verses" The man
ager was puzzled. well. you see we are not
q publishing house nor al
"Oh. yes. l know: but you don't understand.
I don't write poetry-only rhymes and dog
gerel. Tho kind one sends with birthday
presents or puts on a luncheon card. That's
what | want to do. l have been doing It all my
life for my friends for nothing; Just whenever
they wanted anything Of that kind they'd call
on me. Now that l have to earn money |
thought you might find some persons who
were willing to pay for them. l can do them
on any subject and bring in any popularity or
characteristic they want"
The manager was about to reply when a wo-
man who had been seated in the Office got up
and came forward.
shes Just the one I want" she said hur-
riedly. her cheaks pink from excitement.
My daughter is going to have a valentine
luncheon next week and two weeks later ia
her birthday and Pm thinking Of giving heLa
dinner. Tdlike verses for both Of these enter
tainments and some original ideas. II you have
those for sale too" she added. looking timidly
at the little woman.
Yes, I can give you ideas about favors and
| Janorntiopo 20 that Ia What ynu yyaptb
"Then suppose you go over there" said the
manager. indicating the chairs against the
wall. and talk 1t over with Mrs. Blank. She is
one OF our regular patrons and II she gives y on
work and you do it TO her satisfaction, then you
tho amount made on your first ord er. What Ia
itX9u wish turning to the next applicant:
I'm v Senf hS mSfS; with SG %S h 1s0% !P' country an'
The eiEl Tas healthy and stronG Looking Z
her !} 9wn can s6i, se% apparently
We'll, not much" she admitted. unwillingly,
help father SSS; fcan chop Wood. '%aiiilhk"%.@ae '' -
Can you saw and handle tools 7" The man.
aRer looked as one who had received an in-
"oh. yes" tn. girl replied. as 4 / was the
Here Is a letter from a lady who wishes setns
one to teach, her two little boys how to use car;
penter,s tools. shs,s been to see me twice. ano
Then she turned the letter and the girl ovel
Tim fond OF pets" said the next applicant
who was a young girl. and / want to get or
ders for washing cats"
Washing them = the manager exclaimed
Yes" replied the girl. Cats have TO bC
washed, and / want to wash 'em, | never hearc
Of any one doing such a thing, hut that's the
very reason ] should be able 70 get orders IRON
persons who have pet eats and who don't know
how or care to wash thom.
You are. quite right about that, said the
manager. 1t IL 80 far as | know an untrieC
field. and there seems. a chance for success
Last week a girl came In who wanted 70 eNer
else dogs. and before the week ended / gave
her as many orders as she could possibly at
tend TO. she is fond OF dogs aud qccustome}
10 out-of-door exercise. 80 She finds her worl
not only pays we'll, but is cVnGeuial.