It was frankly a charity job, but Kitty was never to know that because she fell into the newspaper game naturally; and when they discovered her wide acquaintance among theatrical celebrities they switched her into the dramatic department, where she had astonishing success as a raconteur.
She was now assistant dramatic editor of the Sunday issue, and her pay envelope had four crisp ten-dollar notes in it each Monday.
She still remained in the old apartment; sentiment as much as anything.
She had been born in it and her happiest days had been spent there.

She lived alone, without help, being one of that singular type of womanhood that is impervious to the rust of loneliness.

Her daily activities sufficed the gregarious instincts, and it was often a relief to move about in silence.
Among other things Kitty had foresight.

She had learned that a little money in the background was the most satisfying thing in existence.

So many times she and her mother had just reached the insurance check, with grumbling bill collectors in the hall, that she was determined never to be poor.