“No, I ain't,” said Rachel, shortly.
“Will you lead me to your mistress, then?”
“I have none.”
The visitor's eyes flashed, as if her temper was easily roused.
“I want to see Mrs. Crump,” she said, impatiently. “Will you call her, or shall I go and announce myself?”
“Some folks are mighty impatient,” muttered Rachel. “Stay here, and I'll call her to the door.”
In a short time Mrs. Crump presented herself.
“Won't you come in?” she asked, pleasantly.
“I don't care if I do,” was the reply. “I wish to speak to you on important business.”
Mrs. Crump, whose interest was excited, led the way into the sitting-room.