Edna finally cleared all of their guests out of the parlor and started to help Charlie clear up the mess.  She normally would let the girl do it herself, and go lay down for a while, or take a walk along the beach.  Still, the girl was still injured.  She bustled around, stacking things and then took them into the kitchen, leaving Charlie to wipe down the serving table.<br/><br/>In the kitchen she found Arthur sitting, and she could guess who he was waiting for.  Hell, she was only fifty three herself, and she was kind of sweet on Mike Kirk, who ran the grocers.  She supposed that she could help him along a bit, seeing as he seemed a bit reserved.  She dumped the dishes in the sink, without bothering to prepare them in any way for washing.<br/><br/>She turned to Arthur, her eyes twinkling.  "Well young man, you have had time to rest up and eat.  I think it is about time I put you to work!  There is a lot of yard work that needs doing first, but my maid is injured.  Why don't you help her with these dishes, since she has a bandage right now.  When you are finished, you can find me in the back yard.  I will be working on my flower beds and would welcome the help.