dBooks desire

He died two years ago.
I am here in New York to teach the piano. What the
lessons will bring, with my small income, will enable me
to live--if I can find someone to help out at the
expenses here. As I understand it, you are willing to
pay forty dollars a week, I to run the house, pay all
the bills, and so on--all, of course, if you wish to come
here.''
Mildred made a not very successful attempt to conceal
her embarrassment.
``Perhaps you would like to look at the apartment?''
suggested Mrs. Brindley.
``Thank you, yes,'' said Mildred.
The tour of the apartment--two bedrooms, dining-
room, kitchen, sitting-room, large bath-room, drawing-
room--took only a few minutes, but Mildred and Mrs.
Brindley contrived to become much better acquainted.
Said Mildred, when they were in the drawing-room
again:
``It's most attractive--just what I should like.
What--how much did Mr. Jennings say?''
``Forty dollars a week.'' She colored slightly and
spoke with the nervousness of one not in the habit of
discussing money matters.


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