The servants know their duty and do their work well; and I have heard our old nurse say that one could eat off the floor; but in spite of all this the word 'comfort' does not enter my mother's vocabulary." "Good gracious! Herrick." "She has splendid health," continued Malcolm gravely, "and work is a perfect passion with her.

She is energy incarnate, and among her fellow-workers she is much respected.

Unfortunately she expects her belongings to live up to her standard." Here Malcolm paused.
"You mean Miss Sheldon has to work too ?" observed Cedric.
"Yes, I mean that," returned Malcolm slowly.

"She is very fond of my mother--they are much attached to each other--but there is no doubt that Anna works too hard.

You can see now," he went on hurriedly, "why I thought it better to take rooms for myself.