But Patty’s face was demure and showed only a desire to be conducted to the right person.
“Come this way,” said the young woman, shortly, and she led Patty, between some heavy curtains, to a back room.
“This is our forewoman, Miss O’Flynn,” she said, as she ushered Patty into her presence.
Miss O’Flynn was an important looking woman who took in every detail of Patty’s appearance in a series of careful and systematic glances.
She seemed puzzled at what she saw, and said, inquiringly:
“Miss——?”
“Miss Fairfield,” said Patty, pleasantly, “and I have come in answer to your advertisement.”
“For assistant milliner? You.”
Miss O’Flynn was surprised out of her usual calm by the amazing proposition of the young stranger.
“Yes,” said Patty, quite calm herself. “I can trim hats very prettily.”