"
Huldy arose and shook hands with the Professor.
"Oh, yes," said she, "I got up a little late this morning, but I never
felt better in my life. It was very kind of you, Mr. Strout, and of my
other friends, to show your appreciation in such a pleasant manner, and
I shall never forget your kindness."
"Waal, you know, I've always taken a great interest in you, Miss Mason."
"I know you have in my singing," answered Huldy, "and I know that I have
improved a great deal since you have been giving me lessons."
"But I don't refer wholly to your singin'," said the Professor.
"Oh, you mean my playing," remarked Huldy. "Well, I don't know that I
shall ever be a brilliant performer on the piano, but I must acknowledge
that you have been the cause of my improving in that respect also."
"Waal, I don't mean," continued the Professor, "jest your singin' and
your playin'. I've been interested in you as a whole."
"I don't exactly see what you mean by that, Mr. Strout, unless you mean
my ability as a housekeeper. I am afraid if you ask my mother, she will
not give me a very flattering recommendation.
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