nk up to the room and went
on with the bike to the pros' boarding-house and the theater. Lily,
assisted by Glass-Eye, fixed herself up for the week: her dresses on the
pegs, her linen safe under lock and key in the hamper. Then she made a
special parcel of things for the stage: paper flowers, ostrich feathers,
white laced boots.

"There, wrap that up in my petticoat," said Lily. "And the music and the
gollywog: you can bring all that to my dressing-room to-morrow morning."

Next, Lily made herself look smart, freshened up her two bows, threw her
green muslin scarf over her shoulders and went down to the parlor to pick
out her favorite tune--_The Bluebells of Scotland_--with one finger on the
piano. Meanwhile, the landlady spread the cloth: bread, marmalade,
watercress, two eggs. Then, according to instructions received, Glass-Eye
announced to Miss Lily that tea was ready. Lily affably invited Glass-Eye
to sit down to table with her; and the two ate away like friends. Lily
took the opportunity to settle her expenses; for instance--and this she
insisted upon--if she, Lily, took a maid, she wouldn't have her for
nothing; she intended to pay her some small monthly wage.

"And a good many little perquisites besides, you understand, Glass-Eye; my
old frocks, my hats."

Glass-Eye did not ask that, would have given her other eye to serve Miss
Lily.

Lily was still asleep, at twelve o'clock the next morning, when Glass-Eye
entered the room. She had lost her way, had walked miles, had been to the
landing-stage of the music-hall....

"At what time's rehearsal?" asked Lily.

"At one o'clock, Miss Lily."

"And you let me sleep till twelve, when I have so much to do!" said Lily.
"Go and get breakfast ready ... or you'd better mind yourself!"

And Lily put out her hand to lay hold of a boot; but Glass-Eye was gone.

[Illustration: GLASS-EYE MAUD]

Lily, while dressing, reflected upon her new responsibilities, upon the
way in which servants should be treated. No familiarity; not too severe,
either; and no smackings ... that is to say ... however ...

"I must dress her simply," thought Lily. "My hats, but without the
feathers; coarse thread gloves; and she must always carry a parcel."

Lily was eager to go to rehearsal, accompanied by her maid. There is no
rehearsing at "rehearsal:" the "times," the scenic effects are settled
with the conductor of the band; there are no bare arms or bloomers
practising on their carpets: a