''
``I have no money. I've got to get it, and I shall
get it,'' continued Mildred. ``I want you to teach me
--at any hour that you are free. And I want to know
how much you will charge, so that I shall know how
much to get.''
``Two dollars a lesson. Or, if you take six lessons
a week, ten dollars. Those were my terms. I could
not take less.''
``It is too little,'' said Mildred. ``The poorest kinds
of teachers get five dollars an hour--and teach nothing.''
``Two dollars, ten dollars a week,'' replied he. ``It
is the most I ever could get. I will not take more from
you.''
``It is too little,'' said she. ``But I'll not insist--
for obvious reasons. Now, if you'll give me your home
address, I'll go. When I get the money, I'll write to
you.''
``But wait!'' cried he, as she rose to depart. ``Why
so hurried? Let us see. Take of the wrap. Step be-
hind the screen and loosen your corset. Perhaps even
you could take it off?''
``Not without undressing,'' said Mildred. ``But I
can do that if it's necessary.
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