You see, she knows her duties so well, and is so efficient, that it's really unnecessary to give her directions." "Oh, pooh, she's only a servant.

You oughtn't to stand for her airs.

Why, our girl at home,--she was a Tartar! But I tamed her.

I've a way with them--" "Please, Azalea," and Patty smiled ingratiatingly, "remember, won't you, that this is my house and these are my servants.

I have my own ways of treating them, and I'm going to ask you to work with me,--not against me." "Dunno what you mean! I've no notion of working against you, Cousin.