But since you are not what you declared yourself to be, I no longer require your service." Miss Gardner bowed stiffly.
"Matilda, see that Miss Gardner is paid in full to the end of her month; and also pay her one month in advance.

And telephone about until you can find me a maid--do not bother about the secretary part of it--a maid who is _not_ married, and who can come at once.

That is all." Matilda, still somewhat pale and agitated, started to follow out the proud Miss Gardner, who gave a swift glance at the study door--while Mrs.De Peyster looked on with her invariable calm majesty..