The thought seemed like disloyalty , so I banished it and went to bed . I expected to dream of that disagreeable Gussie , but I did not , and I slept so soundly that it was ten o'clock the next morning before I woke . I sprang out of bed in dismay , dressed hastily , and ran down , not a little provoked at myself . Through the window I saw Gussie in the garden digging up some geraniums . She was enveloped in a clay-stained brown apron , a big flapping straw hat half hid her face , and she wore a pair of muddy old kid gloves . Her whole appearance was disreputable , and the face she turned to me as I said `` Good morning '' had a diagonal streak of clay across it . I added slovenliness to my already long list of her demerits . `` Good afternoon , rather . Do n't you know what time it is ? The men were here three hours ago for their orders . I thought it a pity to disturb your peaceful dreams , so I gave them myself and sent them off . '' I was angrier than ever . A nice beginning I had made . And was that girl laughing at me ? `` I expected to be called in time , certainly , '' I said stiffly . `` I am not accustomed to oversleep myself . I promise it will not occur again . '' My dignity was quite lost on Gussie . She peeled off her gloves cheerfully and said , `` I suppose you 'd like some breakfast . Just wait till I wash my hands and I 'll get you some .
Then if you 're pining XXXXX be useful you can help me take up these geraniums . ''
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