She walked by this institution several times hesitating, but, finding herself unobserved, faltered past the screen door and stood humble waiting.
"Well, young lady," observed the old gentleman, looking at her somewhat kindly, "what is it you wish ?" "I am, that is, do you--I mean, do you need any help ?" she stammered.
"Not just at present," he answered smiling.

"Not just at present.

Come in some time next week.

Occasionally we need some one." She received the answer in silence and backed awkwardly out.

The pleasant nature of her reception rather astonished her.