South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-05

those Warren had written.
you've been doing general house
work ?" asked Helen.
yes. ma am. but nv last place 1
was second chambermaid. That was
with Mrs. Van Tassel," loftily. The
Van Tassels on Park av. Guess you've
heard OF them"
Helen admitted that she had not.
We'll they're great society folks.
And fore that ] was with Mrs. De
Lacy three years. / got her references
right here" taking out another en-
yelope.
But this isn't only chambermaid
work" explained Helen, glancing at
the stereOtyped reference. I'VE keep
no other servant. and you'd be expect
ed 10 do everything. Are you a good
cook ?"
ION. yes'm. don't like 10 brag
about myself. but there isn't anything
can't cook"
we don't care for fancy cooking.
We rarely have desserts or fancy
desserts or fancy salads. But we
want some one who can cook meats
and vegetables Both Mr.. Curtis and
myself like plain, wholesome food
"Yesum. Well / amt never had
nobody find fault with my cooking.
What do you give a girl?"
Twenty-Five dollars and have the
washing done, or thirty and you do
the washing"
The near-willow plume tossed AFRO
gantly. Mrs. De Lacy gave me thirty
and she sent all her clothes out Since
my operation for appendicitis proud
ly. 1.-The doctor says I mustn't do no
washing
'Then if you don't do the washing,
could only pay twenty-five"
Well OF course, since it's small
family" with a patronizing air, "and
if the work amt heavy might think
about it," Then as an after thought.
About the windows-of course /
wouldn't have to do them"
Helens patience was now exhausted.
mo, we don't expect the maid to
wash the windows, but think you
can find some place you would like
better. | want a girl who isn't afraid
of work"
dollars" impudently, you can't ex-
pect a girl to do everything"
And when the door closed after her
il was with an indignant bang.
The afternoon passed and there
were no other applicants. Helen was
thoroughly worried. Mrs. McGrady
could stay with her tomorrow, but
Friday and Saturday were her regular
cleaning days for two other customers.
So they must get maid by Saturday.
They could not be without one over
Sunday.
1t was almost six o'clock when the
doorbell rang again. This time IL was
middle-aged Irish woman. plainly
dressed. Helen liked her at once.
She had not the assertive, independent
air of the others. but seemed really to
want the place. And for the first time
Helen found herself in the position of
questioning instead of being question
ed.
I'VE want some one who is a good
plain cook and a good general house
keeper and who is pleasant and will
ing. I suppose you have references? ?"
"Oh, yes, ma'am, Mrs Ellison, the
lady j was with last never gives ref.
erences, but she told me anybody
could call her up. And here's some
other references" handing Helen sew
eral letters.
One was written from Driscoll Court
most exclusive apartment.
Mary O'COnnor was with us for
three years and / always found her an
honest and conscientious worker. She
is a good cook, very economical and
takes an interest in her work.
shall be glad to recommend her per-
sonally at any time.
Mrs G.. w. Hurlburt."
Yes, these are very good" muir
INJURED Helen, as she glanced through