"She will think any fair price unreasonable."
"Of course she will. If you will be guided by my advice, mother, you will decline to take her work again."
"It is certainly unpleasant working for one who is unwilling to pay fairly."
"Then don't do it. Miss Dearborn said she would give you enough work to occupy your time, and you know she will pay you handsomely."
"Then if you think best, Paul," said Mrs. Palmer, doubtfully, for it seemed a rash thing, in the light of her former struggles, to decline work.
"I do think it best, mother, and I shall be glad to call there myself and give her your answer."
The next evening, therefore, Paul repaired to the Framley mansion, and found the young lady at home. He was not invited in, but Miss Framley came to the door to speak to him.
"You sent a postal to my mother, Miss Framley," he commenced.
"Oh, you are the Palmer boy," said Miss Framley, condescendingly.
"My name is Paul Palmer."