You don't think the name will interfere with my being a waitress, do you ?" "Not so far as I'm concerned," said Patty, laughing; "but, you see, I shall be a very inexperienced housekeeper, and if I have an inexperienced waitress also, I don't know what might happen." "Why, now, miss; it seems to me that that would work out just right.
You're a young housekeeper, but I expect you know just about what a waitress ought to do, and you could teach me; and I know a lot about housekeeping, and I could teach you." The sincerity in Pansy's voice and manner impressed Patty, and she looked at her closely, as she said: "It does seem good proportion." "It is," said Pansy; "and you've no idea how quickly I can learn." "Can you ?" said Patty.

"Well, then, learn first to call me Miss Patty.

It would suit me much better than to hear you say 'miss' so often." "Yes, Miss Patty." "And don't wring your hands in that absurd fashion, and don't stand first on one foot and then on the other, as if you were scared out of your wits." "No, Miss Patty." Pansy ceased shuffling, dropped her hands naturally to her sides, and stood in the quiet, respectful attitude that Patty had unconsciously assumed while speaking.
Delighted at this quick-witted mimicry, Patty exclaimed: "I believe you will do.

I believe you are just the one; but I can't decide positively, now.

You go home, Pansy, and come to-morrow afternoon to see me at Mrs.Elliott's.