"Now, go on--what's it ye want?
Come, out with it; and mind, I've said 'Yes, and welcome' before ye've asked it." O'Day, from his seat near the stove, studied her face for a moment, his own brightening as he felt the warmth of her loyalty.

"Don't promise too much till you hear me out.

I am looking for a job." Kitty turned quickly, her eyes two round O's, all the ruddiness gone from her cheeks.

"Mr.O'Day! Why! Why!--and what's Otto done to ye?
I'll go to him this minute and--" Felix laughed gently.

"You will do nothing of the kind.