"Don't they usually make you teach them their trade and charge for the privilege ?" "Yes, of course they do.

But then she does have her disadvantages--as you said." "Does she?
What are they ?" "Why she's so--rigid.

I'll read you her--I don't know what to call it.
She's written out a definite proposition as to her staying with us, and I want you to study it, it's the queerest thing I ever saw." The document was somewhat novel.

A clear statement of the hours of labor required in the position, the quality and amount of the different kinds of work; the terms on which she was willing to undertake it, and all prefaced by a few remarks on the status of household labor which made Mr.Porne open his eyes.
Thus Miss Bell; "The ordinary rate for labor in this state, unskilled labor of the ordinary sort, is $2.00 a day.

This is in return for the simplest exertion of brute force, under constant supervision and direction, and involving no serious risk to the employer." "Household labor calls for the practice of several distinct crafts, and, to be properly done, requires thorough training and experience.
Its performer is not only in a position of confidence, as necessarily entrusted with the care of the employer's goods and with knowledge of the most intimate family relations; but the work itself, in maintaining the life and health of the members of the household, is of most vital importance.
"In consideration of existing economic conditions, however, I am willing to undertake these intricate and responsible duties for a seven day week at less wages than are given the street-digger, for $1.50 a day." "Good gracious, my dear!" said Mr.Porne, laying down the paper, "This young woman does appreciate her business! And we're to be let off easy at $45.00 a month, are we." "And feel under obligations at that!" answered his wife.