"Hear that now!" exclaimed Mrs. Kennedy proudly. "Sure, and it takes Nelson to do things, so it does! It meself wishes I had such a b'y."
"I am very thankful," said the girl. "Have you the address?"
"Yes, here it is, on the back of his business card. I know you'll like the place, and maybe they can put you in the way of other places."
"Av course," said Mrs. Kennedy. "Before I had rheumatism I wint out washing, and wan place always brought me another, from some rilative or friend of the family."
"I will go directly after breakfast," said Gertrude. "And I hope I shall prove satisfactory."
Knowing the girl must be tired, Nelson did not stay long, and as soon as he had departed Mrs. Kennedy made Gertrude retire. Happily for the girl her headache was now much better, and she slept soundly.
In the morning she helped Mrs. Kennedy prepare their frugal repast. As the old Irishwoman had said, she was troubled with rheumatism, and could not get around very well. So Gertrude insisted upon clearing the table and washing the dishes.
"But, sure, and a lady like you aint used to this work," remonstrated Mrs. Kennedy.
"I mean to get used to it," answered Gertrude. "I mean to fight my way through and put up with what comes."