Money was not as necessary now as it had been before.
Nevertheless, she applied to one or two hair-dressers for employment, and met with abrupt refusals.

They had all the help they needed.

So she decided to go back home and think it over, before taking further action.
It was nearly ten o'clock when she fitted her pass-key into the carved door of Apartment D, and when she entered the pretty living-room she found an elderly lady seated there, who arose to greet her.
"Miss Doyle ?" enquired the lady.
"Yes, ma'am," said Patsy.
"I am Mrs.Wilson, and I have been engaged to give you private instruction from ten to twelve every morning." Patsy plumped down upon a chair and looked her amazement.
"May I ask who engaged you ?" she ventured to enquire.
"A gentleman from the bank of Isham, Marvin & Co.

made the arrangement.

May I take off my things ?" "If you please," said the girl, quietly.