“I can.”
“Have you an engagement now?”
“No, madam.”
“Are you desirous of obtaining a situation?”
“I am.”
“Can you produce the ‘best of references?’”
This question was also accompanied by a sneer.
“I cannot, madam. I have only my qualifications and my own word to recommend me,” Brownie answered, with a good deal of spirit.
Again the old woman chuckled, and distorted her neck to look at her, in a way which made Brownie fear she would dislocate it.
“Where were you last?” she demanded.