`` Oh , no . '' She carried her pail into the kitchen and came out again presently with a knife and a pan of apples . Sitting down on a bench under the poplars she proceeded to peel them with a disregard of his presence that piqued Winslow , who was not used to being ignored in this fashion . Besides , as a general rule , he had been quite good friends with Mrs. Pennington 's hired girls . She had had three strapping damsels during his sojourn in Riverside , and he used to sit on this very doorstep and chaff them . They had all been saucy and talkative . This girl was evidently a new species . `` Do you think you 'll get along with Mrs. Pennington ? '' he asked finally . `` As a rule she fights with her help , although she is a most estimable woman . '' The girl smiled quite broadly . `` I guess p ` r ` aps she 's rather hard to suit , '' was the answer , `` but I like her pretty well so far . I think we 'll get along with each other . If we do n't I can leave -- like the others did . '' `` What is your name ? '' `` Nelly Ray . '' `` Well , Nelly , I hope you 'll be able to keep your place . Let me give you a bit of friendly advice . Do n't let the cats get into the pantry . That is what Mrs. Pennington has quarrelled with nearly every one of her girls about . ''
`` It is quite a bother XXXXX keep them out , ai n't it ? ''
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