CHAPTER V.
A PROFITABLE JOB After finishing her work at Colonel Preston's Mrs.Burke went home.
She did not see Mrs.Preston again, for the latter sent her the money for her services by Ellen.
"Mrs.Preston says you're not to come next week," said Ellen.
"She told me so herself this morning.

She is angry because I took the part of my boy against Master Godfrey." "Godfrey's the hatefulest boy I ever see," said Ellen, whose grammar was a little defective.

"He's always putting on airs." "He struck my Andy, and Andy struck him back." "I'm glad he did," said Ellen, emphatically.

"I hope he'll do it again." "I don't want the boys to fight.

Andy's a peaceable lad; and he'll be quiet if he's let alone.