Now is your chance to decide your fate one way or the other.
When he has gone a few steps produce your watch and exclaim in a mildly vexed tone, "How annoying! I had almost forgotten. I have another appointment at eleven. In the short time remaining at our disposal it is impossible to deal adequately with any offer you may make. May I propose an adjournment?"
The suggestion of independence thus delicately conveyed will usually have the desired effect and result in an immediate engagement.
Should the employer fail to be impressed he simply pushes the bell and you are shown off the premises with great promptitude.
"Wanted, strong Willing Girl, age 18, to wait on trained nurses and assist third housemaid upstairs."
Advt. in "Morning Post."
We should give the third housemaid one more chance and then, if she still can't get upstairs without assistance, dismiss her.