But you are all alike." More and more distressed to find one she had loved so long show herself so selfish, Mary's indignation had almost got the better of her.

But a little heightening of her color was all the show it made.
"Indeed, it is quite necessary, ma'am," she persisted, "that I should go." "The law has fortunately made provision against such behavior," said Hesper.

"You can not leave without giving me a month's notice." "The understanding on which I came to you was very different," said Mary, sadly.
"It was; but, since then, you consented to become my maid." "It is ungenerous to take advantage of that," returned Mary, growing angry again.
"I have to protect myself and the world in general from the consequences that must follow were such lawless behavior allowed to pass." Hesper spoke with calm severity, and Mary, making up her mind, answered now with almost equal calmness.
"The law was made for both sides, ma'am; and, as you bring the law to me, I will take refuge in the law.

It is, I believe, a month's warning or a month's wages; and, as I have never had any wages, I imagine I am at liberty to go.

Good-by, ma'am." Hesper made her no answer, and Mary left the room.