WITH A WINE-GLASS, : AT

honor,” ies said, aperieaittil in answer to
the lady’s halfwild, half-stupefied look. “I
thought it best to come alone than to wait
any longer for Mrs. Byrne, who was delayed
in some way.”

In a vague, listless manner, the lady took
the needle-work, and examined or endeavy-
-ored to examine it; the angry, excited ex-
pression gave way to one almost idiotic. —

“Q yes, I understand—now I under-
stand ; that impertinent girl made me angry ;

but-I shall discharge her; I will not keep
her another week. You heard how imper-
tinent she was. Are you in service?” she
questioned, dropping the work on the floor.

“Not now my lady,” said Mary, with an-
other courtesy; “not now. I can make as
good bread by my needle, and have more
quiet.”’ |

‘‘ But I have taken a fancy to you; you shall

have her situation. You would be faithful,