“Wanted,
“A companion for a lady who is going abroad. One from the country, between twenty and twenty-five, preferred. She must be a good accountant, a good reader, and a good seamstress. She must also have a sufficient knowledge of French to understand the language and make herself understood. To such a young lady five hundred dollars a year will be given, and all expenses paid. Address,
“Mrs. Carter Hallam,
“No. — Fifth Avenue, New York,”
When Rex read this to his aunt, she said:
“Yes, that will do; but don’t you think it just as well to say young person instead of young lady?”
“No, I don’t,” Rex answered, promptly. “You want a lady, and not a person, as you understand the word, and I wouldn’t begin by insulting her.”
So the “lady” was allowed to stand, and then, without his aunt’s knowledge, Rex added:
“Those applying will please send their photographs.”
“I should like to see the look of astonishment on aunt’s face when the pictures come pouring in. There will be scores of them, the offer is so good,” Rex thought, as he folded the advertisement and left the house.