"
"Well, it's your province, my dear. I don't profess to advise. But I
assure you I appreciate the table, and the cleanness of everything, and
the rested look in your eyes, dear girl!"
She slipped her hand into his affectionately. "It does make a
difference," she said. "I _could_ get a girl for $20.00 and save nearly
$2.60 a week--but you know what they are!"
"I do indeed," he admitted fervently. "It's worth the money to have
this thing done so well. I think she's right about the wages. Better
keep her."
"O--she'll only agree to stay six months even at this rate!"
"Well--keep her six months and be thankful. I thought she was too good
to last!"
They looked over the offered contract again. It closed with:
"This agreement to hold for six months from date if mutually
satisfactory. In case of disagreement two weeks' notice is to be given
on either side, or two weeks' wages if preferred by the employer." It
was dated, and signed "Miss D. C. Bell."
And with inward amusement and great display of penmanship they added
"Mrs. Isabel J. Porne," and the contract was made.
WHAT DIANTHA DID
CHAPTER VI.
THE CYNOSURE.
It's a singular thing that the commonest place
Is the hardest to properly fill;
That the labor imposed on a full half the race
Is so seldom performed with good will--
To say nothing of knowledge or skill!
What we ask of all women, we stare at in one,
And tribute of wonderment bring;
If this task of the million is once fitly done
We all hold our hands up and sing!
It's really a singular thing!
Isabel Porne was a cautious woman, and made no acclaim over her new
acquisition until its value was proven.
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