"She tol' me not to leave until Ah got an answah."
"You must ask her to wait," retorted Laura doggedly.
"She wants an answer," persisted the negress.
"Tell her I'll be right down—that it will be all right."
"But, Miss Laura, she tol' me to get an answah."
She went out reluctantly, closing the door.
"She's taking advantage of your being here," exclaimed Laura apologetically, half to herself and half to her visitor.
"How?" demanded Elfie.
"She wants money—three weeks' room-rent. I presume she thought you'd give it to me."
"Huh!" exclaimed the other, tossing her head.