But he returned almost immediately, to beckon and whisper again.
"Jane. Don't let her out of your sight."
So this was her task for the remainder of the day of rest—to sit and chat with a blubbering housemaid until a pacification of nerves and mind had been achieved.
She performed the task, but found it a fatiguing one. Susan made her labours arduous by returning to the starting point every time that any progress had been made.
"I'd sooner go back 'ome at once, ma'am."
"I think that would be a pity, Susan. If you leave me like this, I may not be able to get you another place. Why should you throw up a comfortable situation?"
"It isn't comfortable."
"Susan, you shouldn't say that. Haven't I treated you kindly?"
"Yes, you have."
"And haven't I taken trouble in teaching you your duties? You are getting on very nicely; and if you stay with me a little longer, I shall be able to recommend you as competent."