"Oh, it isn't that I mind! But could I get away with it?"
"Why not? She wants a maid to do for her, I suppose, what you ordinarily do for yourself."
"How will I land the job?"
"Simply go there and register, and pay the fee, and turn down any other offers you may get. I guess they don't get many applicants that could compete with you."
"Silly! There are references to be thought of."
"That's easy. Mrs. Delamare will provide one, and get others if necessary."
"What is the object of my doing this?"
"I'm going to drop out of sight for a while, and I must have somebody to keep me informed of what goes on in Bobo's establishment while I'm away."
"Very well. I'll do it."
The agreement was sealed.