5/24 How do you think I'm to explain my not going home for the Holidays, and to my sister's wedding, and retain my self-respect before my patrons ?" "I didn't think of it in that way," he said. "Take me quickly! How far along are you ?" "House cleaned, blinds up, stoves all in, coal and wood, cellar stocked, carpets down, and furniture all there, but not unwrapped or in place. Dishes delivered but not washed; cooking utensils there, but not cleaned." "Enough said," laughed Kate. I shall have the house warm, arranged so you can live in it, and the first meal ready when you come. |