And the position of combination friend and servant would not appeal to her.

John Keith had an idea of his own concerning Mary-'Gusta, but it could wait until his wife's had failed.
It failed, of course, and Mrs.Keith, that evening, was indignant and angry.
"I never was so treated in my life," she declared.

"That girl didn't know her place at all.

I'm through.

I wash my hands of the whole matter." "Wasn't she polite ?" inquired Keith.
"Oh, she was polite enough, as far as that goes, but she wouldn't even consider my proposal.