"Please, missus, I want a place; general servant, like."
The woman looked at her from the crown of her hat to the heels of her boots. "Oh, do you? Where have you been living?"
"Over there," said Juliet.
"Over where?"
"Littlebourne way."
The woman seemed to be thinking deeply.
"Got a first-rate character, I suppose?"
"Oh, well," said Juliet hastily, "I've not been in a regular situation, as the saying is, but helping a friend, you know."
"It's a pity you've left her," said the woman. "What wages were you getting?"
Juliet said, lamely enough, "I didn't have no regular wages. They kep' me, and gave me these," showing the aprons.