She is a very self-poised young woman, but
extremely easy to get along with. And I'm sure she could write a
splendid paper. You'd better ask her, I think."
"Would you call her in?" asked Mrs. Dankshire, "or shall we go out to
the kitchen?"
"Come right out; I'd like you to see how beautifully she keeps
everything."
The kitchen was as clean as the parlor; and as prettily arranged. Miss
Bell was making her preparation for lunch, and stopped to receive the
visitors with a serenely civil air--as of a country store-keeper.
"I am very glad to meet you, Miss Bell, very glad indeed," said Mrs.
Dankshire, shaking hands with her warmly. "We have at heard so much of
your beautiful work here, and we admire your attitude! Now would you be
willing to give a paper--or a talk--to our club, the Home and Culture
Club, some Wednesday, on The True Nature of Domestic Industry?"
Mrs. Ree took Miss Bell's hand with something of the air of a Boston
maiden accosting a saint from Hindoostan. "If you only would!" she
said. "I am sure it would shed light on this great subject!"
Miss Bell smiled at them both and looked at Mrs. Porne inquiringly.
"I should be delighted to have you do it," said her employer. "I know
it would be very useful."
"Is there any date set?" asked Miss Bell.
"Any Wednesday after February," said Mrs. Dankshire.
"Well--I will come on the first Wednesday in April.
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