“Are you the girl that has applied to do chamberwork?” she said.
“Yes, ma’am,” answered Tom.
“You seem very young. How old are you?”
“Twelve,” answered Tom.
“Only twelve? I am surprised that so young a girl should have been sent to me. Have you any experience?”
“Yes, ma’am.”
“Where have you lived?”
“At Mrs. Merton’s, No. — Sixteenth Street.”
“How long were you there?”
“Three months.”