"What is your name ?" "No, ma'am," said the child--she was scarce more.

"Only a week and two days.

My name is Ilda." "Who engaged you ?" "Mrs.Halsey, ma'am." "Ah," said Mrs.Weatherstone, musing to herself, "and I engaged Mrs.
Halsey!" "Do you like it here ?" she continued kindly.
"Oh yes, ma'am!" said Ilda.

"That is--" she stopped, blushed, and continued bravely.

"I like to work for you, ma'am." "Thank you, Ilda.