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“Aggie, it’s been two weeks and this pip ain’t got a job. Rent’s due in another week,” Burt said.

“Maggie, any leads?” Agnes turned to face her roommate.

The brunette shook her head. She’d worn out a pair of shoes, walking the pavement, looking for a job, with no luck.

“Burt, take her in with you. Aren’t they always looking for people at the hotel?”

“Yeah, yeah. Just fired a chambermaid yesterday. Everyone’s complainin’ they’ll have to do twice the work.”

“Burt works at the Gold Crown Hotel.”

“You do?” Maggie’s eyes got wide.

“In the laundry,” he snorted.

“Oh.”

“They’ll be needin’ a new maid. You game?” He looked at Maggie.

“Sure. Thanks.” She twisted a napkin in her hands, dropping her gaze to avoid Burt’s piercing stare.

“It’s hard work, girl.” He took hold of her chin and raised her face.

“I’m not afraid of hard work.” She raised her chin.

“Be ready at five thirty.”

“In the morning?”

“Hell yes. Laundry, maid’s work is done early. Set up your cart, get rooms ready. But you’ll get out around four.”

She nodded.

“Don’t fuss about clothes. They give you a uniform. Just keep your knickers on, your eyes to yourself, and your mouth shut, and you’ll do fine.” He looked her up and down, then gave his head a slight shake. “Kinda puny for this work, ain’t she?”

“She’ll be fine,” Aggies said. “Right, girl?”

“Thanks.” Maggie nodded. She knew that her skinny form wouldn’t tempt anyone and that was a load off her mind.

The next morning, she threw together a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, grabbed a carrot and stuffed it into her small purse. She met Burt at the door.

“Come on, lassie. Don’t look so glum. A smile might get you the job. No one likes to work around a sad sack.”

When they arrived, Burt introduced Maggie to a woman with snow-white hair. 

"Burt says your a hard worker."

"That I am," Maggie said. 

"Good. There's plenty of hard work here. But you'll get wages, vacation, and sometimes tips from the guests. Just behave yourself and you'll have a steady job as long as you want."

"Thank you." Maggie smiled. 
"That's what I like. A smile," the woman said, returning the

greeting. "Burt'll show you the ropes."

Burt put his arm around Maggie and squeezed her for a moment.  
"A new beginning, Maggie. You'll do fine."

"Thanks, Burt. For everything. I won't let you down."

"I know, Lass. I know. Let's go."

Maggie let out a breath. Hired, just like that. Things in New York were looking up.

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