Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-08-16

thing.
have had an experience during the
last week that will last me for many
weeks to come.
You see it was this way. was afraid
that the intelligent public was becoming
tired of the articles which have been in
Siftings for the last few weeks and so de-
cided upon new plan.
The idea struck me that perhaps l
might go around and interview some OF
the women in regards to securing place
as house-girl. "a good idea," said my
friend land then you can find ous what
they are like. I am sure you will be re-
ceived in friendly manner, and will have
no trouble in securing good position.
1t was then my trunk received a shak-
ing up, and old clothes were thrown in
all directions. You see I must find some
thing suitable to wear. l could not go in
a tailor-made suit. oh, mol That would
not do. l must get a wrapper or some
thing on that order. Then my friend
said she would accompany me on the ex-
pedition. but would stay in the rear, so
people would not know we were together.
BE sure and call at the back door," said
this friend. "because you know the lady
of the house always insists that an appli-
cant must apply there"
Horrorsl Now l know great many
of the people here, and the idea was ap-
palling. 1 never did any cooking in my
life, to speak of. and the very idea of ap-
plying at the back door. But after think
ing the matter over, arrived at the con-
cluson that it was the only safe way to
play my game.
"There is a good place." said my
friend. ''Now go and ask for the job"
Mastering up courage, 1 walked boldly
around to the back entrance, and gave a
loud knock The door opened, and a
very handsome woman made her appear
ance.
"Would you like to employ servant"
"Any references"
"No."
"Then 1 am afraid cannot hire you.
Good-day."
Then I left the place, firmly convinced
for the time being that she was the mean
est woman l ever met in my life, Again
knocked at another place which looked
real high-toned. The door opened and
asked for a position, The woman in
formed me that she was in need of girl
and wished me to go to work that NOM
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But there was no use arguing the ques-
ton. 1 was ushered into the kitchen,
handed an old dirty apron and told to go
to work over the tub. did go to work
simply to see what she was like, but at
the end of thirty minutes had found out
to my entire satisfaction. Gee-whiz, but
maybe you think my fingers were not
sore. At last escaped unhurt. The first
woman met was now an angel.
The next call found me at the front
door. To tell you the truth wanted to
be fred out. A young man stoodin front
of me whom l have often seen at the
Trocadero. He did not recognize me in
my makeup and when I asked for work
he called: "Ma, here is a young lady
that wants position. Do you need herr?
His mother replied that she did not be-
1ieye she did, but before could get away
gracefully he said: 'Now, ma, if you
will Just take her, will foot the bill
You need a rest. and it would be a pleas
ure. Sol was taken into the house, and in
stead of getting chance to talk with the
dear sweet woman, that young fellow in
sisted on telling me what nice time l
was sure to have. He even promised to
help me in his spare moments with the
work let him talk and finally made
myself honest by promising to be around
on the following morning.
Who can guess who this youngster Isl
He has light hair, and weighs about I5o
pounds. He lives on Colorado street and
isa. No will not tell you what
his business is.
"Have not seen you somewhere be-
fore?" said nice looking and popular
young lady as asked for position.
Now don't you think she was real hor-
rid to say such thing2 Here 1 was, rep
resenting myself as good hardworking
girl, and she evidently wanted to pry in
to my private affairs.