At Cross Purposes.

Otago Witness, Issue 2409, 3 May 1900, Page 72

At Cross Purposes.

It was iiot an unnatural mistake. One neighbour had advertised for a girl to do general housework. Another had announced in the same way that she would let her house, furnished, during the winter. A lady called on the former of these 2 and rang the front door bell. "Please step round to the side door, said the mistress, as she met the caller. _ The caller complied, but with a pxizzled smile. "I came in response to your advertisement," she began, when seated. "Yes. You have references, I presume? "Certainly, if you require them," and the caller set her nose a little higher. "Does your house have all modern conveniences?"^ "Everything. The 'kitchen is particularly well arranged, and the laundry is complete. There is nothing old and worn, and that makes it nicer. Where did you work last, and what wages have you been getting?" "Work last? Wages? I beg your pardon," and the caller's eyes looked dangerous. "I don't think your house would suit me at _ all. I would like a conservatory and a billiard room." "Goodness gracious ! And I suppose you d want a private- theatre and a roof garden. You can't work for me." "Madam, you advertise a house to let furnished, and when I come you insult me!" And she started for the-door. Then there was a hurried explanation; and, both being sensible women, they laughed so much, that they had to take two cups ,of tea, .together to restore their mental balance.