The distinction of a hired girl in the family was one which she had long craved on her own account. "All nonsense, I call it," the old man ejaculated. "Well, Eleena, she writes that she can't get away without one of 'em comin' along with her and I guess we can manage someways. I dunno what work city help will make in this kitchen. You can't expect much from city help.

They ain't clean like home folks. I shall certainly be dretful pleased to see Eleena, and so will her grandpa in spite o' the way he goes on about it." A snort came from the region of the newspaper. "I shouldn't think you'd feel as if you had a grandchild now that six rich people has adopted her," Albertina suggested helpfully. "It's a good thing for the child," her grandmother said.