I've worked in the best families and in,--and in
hotels and--and--"
"And on oceans liners, I presume! Well, Suzette, here's a
proposition. My sister wants a waitress, awfully. Hers has just
left. If you will go along with me to my sister's house, she will
pay you twice what your previous mistress did."
Patty appeared to consider the question.
"Who is your sister, sir?"
"Mrs. Brewster; she lives in that next place, where you see the red
brick chimneys."
Now Patty knew all about the Brewsters, although she had never met
them. They were great friends of the Kenerleys, and indeed the whole
house party was invited to dine at the Brewsters' the next night.
Adele, too, had spoken about Bob Brewster's brother, and Patty
realised they were friends and neighbours.
In her present mood, Patty was simply aching for an escapade. And
she thought it would be a pretty good practical joke if she should
go to Mrs. Brewster's and pretend to be a waitress. She would
telephone Adele what she was up to, and they would send another car
for her that evening. Perhaps if she had thought another moment she
wouldn't have done it, but on the impulse she said. "I'd love to get
double wages, sir, and I will go to your sister's, but what about
Mrs.
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