"How do you know my name, and why haven't I seen you here before ?" "I'm not a very important person at Elmhurst," replied Eliza, in a pleasant, even tone.

"I obtained the situation only a few days ago.

I attend to the household mending, you know, and care for the linen.

But one can't be here without knowing the names of the young ladies, so I recognize you as Miss Beth, one of Mr.Forbes's cousins." "You speak like an educated person," said Beth, wonderingly.

"Where is your home ?" For the first time the maid seemed a little confused, and her gaze wandered from the face of her visitor.
"Will you excuse my answering that question ?" she asked.
"It is very simple and natural," persisted Beth.