Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1921-03-25
PEGGYS PLAN
BY MILDRED WHITE.

golf links and other places during the
week he could be with us. But this
friend Kenneth writes frankly that it's
fict his company upon a hostess that
does not keep a maid. Makes him
feel like Cheeky burden" he says,
to have her working for him.
mot necessary, either" this thought
full man adds, "when there's a good
hotel In town."
So Kenneth Dixon decided to stop
at the hotel and let Jack entertain
him around town.
"Then," asked Peggy, why not let
the conslderate one follow up his
ruler"
Because Jack will be so unhappy"
Nell said. "He has counted upon TAX
Ing this dearly beloved into the midst
Of his home. Wants to show him.
perhaps. Kenneth, you see, happens
to be self-satisfied bachelor. In vain
have called the agencies In a posi-
Bile hope that they may be able to sup
ply me for one week with q model
maid. No maid of any kind is to be
found The expense Of keeping one
continually, Peggy Is more than we
can manage at present"
"Ill tell you" Peggy jumped up ex-
citedly. II will be your maid, Nell.
Got the idea out of a book"
Jack even grinned as he was sworn
to secrecy regarding the maids iden-
tity.
The first day of Kenneth Dixon's
visit passed without hitch in the do
nestle management. 1t was really a
pity, Nell thought, that this handsome
stranger should be so oblivous to a
pretty face.
Nell was absurdly concerned as
days wore on that Jack would be over
taken with inexplicable laughter dur
ing the course of a meal, when surrep-
titiously Peggy would make secret
motions for his benefit, above the
guests head.
ut happens tonightl" the girl later
told Nell dramatically, "the blind and
dumb must be made to take notice. It's
a blow to ones pride to be treated like
an automaton.
Peggy, dear" Nell cried alarmed,
you would not do anything to cause
me embarrassment.
1t was beneath Nelrs Mortified eyes
that very night at dinner that Peggy
deliberately measured and spilled the
soup. The small quantity of hot fluid
fell upon the guests hand But it
was TO his hostess and not to her maid,
that his startled glance few.
mo harm done, | assure you" he
told Nell politely.
And Peggy slipped back to her
kitchen. Upon the following morning
as she whistled loudly over her dishes
Mr.. Kenneth Dixon entered the white
kitchen, and tossed upon the table a
pair of gauntlet gloves.
There's a rip in the thumb I'd like
you to mend Polly" he ordered-"set-
tie up with you before | GO"
For an instant the girls eyes flashed.
Peggy, sir" she murmured humbly,
mot Polly"
Mr.. Dixon nodded.
mo matter" he said grandly, and
after a moment his peremptory voice
called polly" from the veranda.
With flaming cheeks the pretty maid
came. Nell was seated beside her
guest and anxiety was in the gaze
she turned upon her friend.
Bring" Mr. Dixon commanded, "a
glass of ice water, please. One for
you. too?" he questioned his hostess.
"Oh, no." Nell FASTENED to say. "I'n
get the water" she told Peggy hur-
riedly.
But Kenneth Dixon motioned her
back to her chair.
I'm afraid" he said, that you spoil
your maid"
When Peggy brought the water she
also brought the mended glove.
"She sewed the thing so tight" he
complained that my thumb won't go
in"
With murmured words Nell left her
u.
Peggy" she walled, "oh, why will
youl 1t may seem dreadfully funny
later, but just now I'm plain morti-
fed"
Peggy chuckled.
st is dreadfully funny. Nell" she
said, "if you see it. Now that man
is going to be mortified. Go out and
sit beside him. Nell. In his presence |
want to give notice that I'm leaving"
Jacks wife sat helpless. as her maid
crisply gave notice of departure, stand
Ing before the guest, who was. she
proclaimed the reason" Then NelPs
chagrin changed to amazement for
Kenneth Dixon threw back his head
| and laughed.
Great he gasped. Great acting
has been done ever since first step
ped on your yeranda. and heard you
two connecting your plan.