I _like_ to do things for people; and you're my very own grandmother, besides, you know." "Well, I suppose I must settle your wages for you.

I mean to pay you by the job.

It's an odd arrangement for a servant, but it will suit me best.

And as you don't ask any, I needn't pay you more than I like myself." "Certainly not, grannie.

I'm quite satisfied." "Meantime, no engagement of a servant ought to be counted complete without earnest." "I'm quite in earnest, grannie," said Willie, who did not know the meaning of the word as his new mistress used it.