The master inquired the cause, and the man told him, and said the mews
was too hot for him.

The doctor offered him five pounds a year more, knowing he had a
treasure; but Pearman said, with sadness and firmness, that he had made
up his mind to go, and go he would.

The doctor's heart fairly sank at the prospect of losing the one
creature he could depend upon.

Next Sunday evening Clara was out, and fell in with friends, to whom she
exaggerated her grievance.

Then they worked her up to fury, after the manner of servants' FRIENDS.
She came home, packed her box, brought it down, and then flounced into
the room to Doctor and Mrs. Staines, and said, "I shan't sleep another
night in this house."

Rosa was about to speak, but Dr. Staines forbade her: he said, "You had
better think twice of that. You are a good servant, though for once
you have been betrayed into speaking disrespectfully. Why forfeit your
character, and three weeks' wages?"

"I don't care for my wages. I won't stay in such a house as this."

"Come, you must not be impertinent."

"I don't mean to, sir," said she, lowering her voice suddenly; then,
raising it as suddenly, "There are my keys, ma'am, and you can search my