The mistress of the house had chosen a ‘girl from a number of applicants.“Now,” she said, “before 1 engag® you I must first be assured that you are economical. I won’t tolerate waste.” The prospective maid opened wide her eyes m astonishment. “ Why, mum,'* she replied, “that’s the very reason why my last mistress dismissed me.” “ For being economical? ” exclaimed the other. “ Yes, mum,” said the girl. “ I made her dresses do for me as well as her.”- - •
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Evening Star, Issue 21544, 17 October 1933, Page 1
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