She is as clean as a new pin and an
excellent cook--two good recommendations, you will allow."
"Well, I hope my ancestors will please her, for my sister is much in need
of rest. Is her husband of the same turn of mind as herself?" Lancy
smilingly asked.
"She is a widow, as is also her sister, who lives with her. It is the
latter who owns the place, but it is the younger and sharper one who keeps
it in running order. But here we are. I'll go ahead and prepare the way for
you," and he left Lancy to follow with the girls.
As they appeared at the door, Mrs. Morris was just coming towards it,
saying in no gentle tone:
"Don't you know any better, sir, than to rush into the house like that,
leaving all the doors wide open behind you! Do you suppose people will want
rooms here if they are swarming with flies?"
"On my honor, madam, there were only two that ventured through the door! I
counted them!" was the positive reply.
"Come in quickly, sir," to Lancy; "and you women--girls, I mean," taking a
second look, and shutting the door the moment they were inside of it. "You
want rooms and board," she added sharply, looking them well over.
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