She had carefully thought over the details of her small venture , considered ways and means , and decided on the most advisable course . She would not attempt too much , and she felt sure of success . To secure competent servants was one of the problems of Willington people . At Drayton , a large neighbouring town , were several factories , and into these all the working girls from Willington had crowded , leaving very few who were willing to go out to service . Many of those who did were poor cooks , and Lilian shrewdly suspected that many a harassed housekeeper in the village would be glad to avail herself of the new enterprise . Lilian was , as she had said of herself , `` a born cook . '' This was her capital , and she meant to make the most of it . Mrs. Saunders listened to her businesslike details with surprise and delight . `` It is the very thing , '' she said . `` Helen is so eager for that party , but I could not undertake it myself . Her birthday is Friday . Can you have everything ready by then ? '' `` Yes , I think so , '' said Lilian briskly , producing her notebook . `` Please give me the list of what you want and I will do my best . '' From Mrs. Saunders she went to Mrs. Reeves and found a customer as soon as she had told the reason of her call . `` I 'll furnish all the bread and rolls you need , '' she said , `` and they will be good , too . Now , about your jelly . I can make good jelly , and I 'll be very glad to make yours . '' When she left , Lilian had an order for two dozen glasses of apple jelly , as well as a standing one for bread and rolls . Mrs. Porter was next visited and grasped eagerly at the opportunity .
`` I know your bread will be good , '' she said , `` and you may count on me XXXXX a regular customer . ''
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