I thought you were a set of rogues, and now I can
prove it.'
'Will you leave my house this instant?' cried Edith, in anger. 'I shall
not listen to you.'
'Oh yes, you will,' said Jennie, 'for I shall follow your own example,
and not let you out until you do hear what I have to tell you.'
Saying which the amateur housemaid skipped nimbly to the door, and placed
her back against it.
CHAPTER XXVII.
Jennie Brewster stood with her back to the door, a sweet smile on her
face.
'This is my day for acting, Miss Longworth. I think I did the _role_ of
housemaid so well that it deceived several members of this family. I am
now giving an imitation of yourself in your thrilling drama, "All at
Sea." Don't you think I do it most admirably?'
'Yes,' said Edith, sitting down again. 'I wonder you did not adopt the
stage as a profession.'
'I have often thought of doing so, but journalism is more exciting.'
'Perhaps. Still, it has its disappointments. When I gave my thrilling
drama, as you call it, on shipboard, I had my stage accessories arranged
to better advantage than you have now.'
'Do you mean the putting off of the boat?'
'No; I mean that the electric button was under my hand--it was impossible
for you to ring for help. Now, while you hold the door, you cannot stop
me from ringing, for the bell-rope is here beside me.'
'Yes, that is a disadvantage, I admit. Do you intend to ring, then, and
have me turned out?'
'I don't think that will be necessary.
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