This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1892 edition. Excerpt: ...to me when I applied for my old place.' 'That was before I came here, ' said the Corporal. 'I don't think she'll insult me. I hope not, for I hate to be a burden on you, Sister Jane.' 'Burden? You mustn't use such a word! How could I get along without you, lone woman that I am!' CHAPTER IX. 'IS THIS ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1892 edition. Excerpt: ...to me when I applied for my old place.' 'That was before I came here, ' said the Corporal. 'I don't think she'll insult me. I hope not, for I hate to be a burden on you, Sister Jane.' 'Burden? You mustn't use such a word! How could I get along without you, lone woman that I am!' CHAPTER IX. 'IS THIS BLACK-MAILING?' Mrs. Mac appropriated one hour a week on Tuesday, from eleven to twelve, for receiving petitioners and considering applications for her bounty and good grace. Corporal Byngton was admitted in his turn, and found her seated at a perfectlyappointed writing-table, blotting off her notes respecting the preceding case. She was dressed in a purple velvet tea-gown, foaming with delicate lace at every edge, and was looking her best. If there be a female side to the proverb which declares that no man is a hero to his valet, I do not think that Mrs. Mac's maid could be relied upon as a witness to its truth. Bountiful nature made her independent of outward aids, and inside she was a very cautious lady. Starting with the theory that great successes are made up by avoiding small mistakes, she never threw away a chance. To quote another proverb, she held it better to have the good will of a dog than the bad one. Thus it is that we find her receiving rheumatic old women and worn-out labourers--she clad in purple and fine linen, sitting in a boudoir fit for a princess, and smiling graciously. Suppose the carpet did suffer, the value of a new one would come over and over again out of the goodwill thus gained. This manner of giving added a premium to what she gave, and disappointment was discounted. Great persons of either sex, who treat those who seek their aid as though they were 'night charges' at a police-court, will please take note of this....
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