human
Oh, said Dorothy,
gpt
Begging your parding, Miss, rejoined Mrs. Smithers in a chilly tone of reproof,
human
Very well, Mrs. Smithers, she returned, lightly, reflecting that when in Rome one must follow Roman customs;
gpt
Do you understand all branches of general housework?
human
If I didn't, I wouldn't be makin' no attempts in that direction, replied Mrs. Smithers, harshly.
gpt
I doesn't allow nobody to do wot I does no better than wot I does it.
human
You wear a cap, I suppose?
gpt
Yes, mum, for dustin'. When I goes out I puts on my bonnet.
human
Can you do plain cooking?
gpt
Yes, mum. The more plain it is the better all around. Your uncle was never one to fill hisself with fancy dishes days and walk the floor with 'em nights, that's wot 'e wasn't.
human
What wages do you have, Sa--Mrs. Smithers?
gpt
I worked for your uncle for a dollar and a half a week, bein' as we'd knowed each other so long, and on account of 'im bein' easy to get along with and never makin' no trouble, but I wouldn't work for no woman for less 'n two dollars.
human
That is satisfactory to me, returned Dorothy, trying to be dignified.
gpt
I daresay we shall get on all right. Can you stay now?
human
If you've finished, said Mrs. Smithers, ignoring the question,
gpt
I--I ran into something,
human
Wot was it, demanded Mrs. Smithers.
gpt
Your 'usband's fist?
human
No, replied Mrs. Carr, sternly,