AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few minutes later I was tripping up-stairs in the wake of a smart young maid whom Mayor Packard had addressed as Ellen.
addressedadjectiveUS /əˈdrest/
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading A few minutes later I was tripping up-stairs in the wake of a smart young maid whom Mayor Packard had addressed as Ellen.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When she turned on me at the door of my room, a small one at the extreme end of the third floor, I had an opportunity of meeting her eyes.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I liked this girl at first sight and, as I followed her up first one flight, then another, to the room which had been chosen for me, the hurried glimpses I had of her bright and candid face suggested that in this especial member of the household I might hope to find a friend and helper in case friendship and help were needed in the blind task to which I stood committed.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I liked this girl at first sight and, as I followed her up first one flight, then another, to the room which had been chosen for me, the hurried glimpses I had of her bright and candid face suggested that in this especial member of the household I might hope to find a friend and helper in case friendship and help were needed in the blind task to which I stood committed.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A few minutes later I was tripping up-stairs in the wake of a smart young maid whom Mayor Packard had addressed as Ellen.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I liked this girl at first sight and, as I followed her up first one flight, then another, to the room which had been chosen for me, the hurried glimpses I had of her bright and candid face suggested that in this especial member of the household I might hope to find a friend and helper in case friendship and help were needed in the blind task to which I stood committed.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The interest in her look was not the simple one to be expected.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I liked this girl at first sight and, as I followed her up first one flight, then another, to the room which had been chosen for me, the hurried glimpses I had of her bright and candid face suggested that in this especial member of the household I might hope to find a friend and helper in case friendship and help were needed in the blind task to which I stood committed.
blindnounUS /blaɪnd/
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading I liked this girl at first sight and, as I followed her up first one flight, then another, to the room which had been chosen for me, the hurried glimpses I had of her bright and candid face suggested that in this especial member of the household I might hope to find a friend and helper in case friendship and help were needed in the blind task to which I stood committed.
brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading I liked this girl at first sight and, as I followed her up first one flight, then another, to the room which had been chosen for me, the hurried glimpses I had of her bright and candid face suggested that in this especial member of the household I might hope to find a friend and helper in case friendship and help were needed in the blind task to which I stood committed.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I soon saw cause--or thought I did--to change this opinion.
candidadjectiveUS /ˈkændəd/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading I liked this girl at first sight and, as I followed her up first one flight, then another, to the room which had been chosen for me, the hurried glimpses I had of her bright and candid face suggested that in this especial member of the household I might hope to find a friend and helper in case friendship and help were needed in the blind task to which I stood committed.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading I liked this girl at first sight and, as I followed her up first one flight, then another, to the room which had been chosen for me, the hurried glimpses I had of her bright and candid face suggested that in this especial member of the household I might hope to find a friend and helper in case friendship and help were needed in the blind task to which I stood committed.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading But I soon saw cause--or thought I did--to change this opinion.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading But I soon saw cause--or thought I did--to change this opinion.
chosennounUS /ˈtʃoʊzən/
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading I liked this girl at first sight and, as I followed her up first one flight, then another, to the room which had been chosen for me, the hurried glimpses I had of her bright and candid face suggested that in this especial member of the household I might hope to find a friend and helper in case friendship and help were needed in the blind task to which I stood committed.
committedadjectiveUS /kəˈmɪtɪd/
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading I liked this girl at first sight and, as I followed her up first one flight, then another, to the room which had been chosen for me, the hurried glimpses I had of her bright and candid face suggested that in this especial member of the household I might hope to find a friend and helper in case friendship and help were needed in the blind task to which I stood committed.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But I soon saw cause--or thought I did--to change this opinion.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When she turned on me at the door of my room, a small one at the extreme end of the third floor, I had an opportunity of meeting her eyes.
Ellen
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From this reading A few minutes later I was tripping up-stairs in the wake of a smart young maid whom Mayor Packard had addressed as Ellen.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading When she turned on me at the door of my room, a small one at the extreme end of the third floor, I had an opportunity of meeting her eyes.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading I liked this girl at first sight and, as I followed her up first one flight, then another, to the room which had been chosen for me, the hurried glimpses I had of her bright and candid face suggested that in this especial member of the household I might hope to find a friend and helper in case friendship and help were needed in the blind task to which I stood committed.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The interest in her look was not the simple one to be expected.
extremeadjectiveUS /ekˈstriːm/
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading When she turned on me at the door of my room, a small one at the extreme end of the third floor, I had an opportunity of meeting her eyes.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading When she turned on me at the door of my room, a small one at the extreme end of the third floor, I had an opportunity of meeting her eyes.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading I liked this girl at first sight and, as I followed her up first one flight, then another, to the room which had been chosen for me, the hurried glimpses I had of her bright and candid face suggested that in this especial member of the household I might hope to find a friend and helper in case friendship and help were needed in the blind task to which I stood committed.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few minutes later I was tripping up-stairs in the wake of a smart young maid whom Mayor Packard had addressed as Ellen.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I liked this girl at first sight and, as I followed her up first one flight, then another, to the room which had been chosen for me, the hurried glimpses I had of her bright and candid face suggested that in this especial member of the household I might hope to find a friend and helper in case friendship and help were needed in the blind task to which I stood committed.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I liked this girl at first sight and, as I followed her up first one flight, then another, to the room which had been chosen for me, the hurried glimpses I had of her bright and candid face suggested that in this especial member of the household I might hope to find a friend and helper in case friendship and help were needed in the blind task to which I stood committed.
flightnounUS /flaɪt/
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading I liked this girl at first sight and, as I followed her up first one flight, then another, to the room which had been chosen for me, the hurried glimpses I had of her bright and candid face suggested that in this especial member of the household I might hope to find a friend and helper in case friendship and help were needed in the blind task to which I stood committed.
floornounUS /flɔːr/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading When she turned on me at the door of my room, a small one at the extreme end of the third floor, I had an opportunity of meeting her eyes.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading I liked this girl at first sight and, as I followed her up first one flight, then another, to the room which had been chosen for me, the hurried glimpses I had of her bright and candid face suggested that in this especial member of the household I might hope to find a friend and helper in case friendship and help were needed in the blind task to which I stood committed.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I liked this girl at first sight and, as I followed her up first one flight, then another, to the room which had been chosen for me, the hurried glimpses I had of her bright and candid face suggested that in this especial member of the household I might hope to find a friend and helper in case friendship and help were needed in the blind task to which I stood committed.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I liked this girl at first sight and, as I followed her up first one flight, then another, to the room which had been chosen for me, the hurried glimpses I had of her bright and candid face suggested that in this especial member of the household I might hope to find a friend and helper in case friendship and help were needed in the blind task to which I stood committed.
friendshipnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪp/
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading I liked this girl at first sight and, as I followed her up first one flight, then another, to the room which had been chosen for me, the hurried glimpses I had of her bright and candid face suggested that in this especial member of the household I might hope to find a friend and helper in case friendship and help were needed in the blind task to which I stood committed.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading I liked this girl at first sight and, as I followed her up first one flight, then another, to the room which had been chosen for me, the hurried glimpses I had of her bright and candid face suggested that in this especial member of the household I might hope to find a friend and helper in case friendship and help were needed in the blind task to which I stood committed.
glimpsesnounUS /ˈɡlɪmpsɪz/
plural of “glimpse” — a quick look
From this reading I liked this girl at first sight and, as I followed her up first one flight, then another, to the room which had been chosen for me, the hurried glimpses I had of her bright and candid face suggested that in this especial member of the household I might hope to find a friend and helper in case friendship and help were needed in the blind task to which I stood committed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A few minutes later I was tripping up-stairs in the wake of a smart young maid whom Mayor Packard had addressed as Ellen.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I liked this girl at first sight and, as I followed her up first one flight, then another, to the room which had been chosen for me, the hurried glimpses I had of her bright and candid face suggested that in this especial member of the household I might hope to find a friend and helper in case friendship and help were needed in the blind task to which I stood committed.
helpernounUS /ˈhelpər/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading I liked this girl at first sight and, as I followed her up first one flight, then another, to the room which had been chosen for me, the hurried glimpses I had of her bright and candid face suggested that in this especial member of the household I might hope to find a friend and helper in case friendship and help were needed in the blind task to which I stood committed.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I liked this girl at first sight and, as I followed her up first one flight, then another, to the room which had been chosen for me, the hurried glimpses I had of her bright and candid face suggested that in this especial member of the household I might hope to find a friend and helper in case friendship and help were needed in the blind task to which I stood committed.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I liked this girl at first sight and, as I followed her up first one flight, then another, to the room which had been chosen for me, the hurried glimpses I had of her bright and candid face suggested that in this especial member of the household I might hope to find a friend and helper in case friendship and help were needed in the blind task to which I stood committed.
householdnounUS /ˈhaʊshoʊld/
a social unit living together
From this reading I liked this girl at first sight and, as I followed her up first one flight, then another, to the room which had been chosen for me, the hurried glimpses I had of her bright and candid face suggested that in this especial member of the household I might hope to find a friend and helper in case friendship and help were needed in the blind task to which I stood committed.
hurriedadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːrid/
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading I liked this girl at first sight and, as I followed her up first one flight, then another, to the room which had been chosen for me, the hurried glimpses I had of her bright and candid face suggested that in this especial member of the household I might hope to find a friend and helper in case friendship and help were needed in the blind task to which I stood committed.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A few minutes later I was tripping up-stairs in the wake of a smart young maid whom Mayor Packard had addressed as Ellen.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A few minutes later I was tripping up-stairs in the wake of a smart young maid whom Mayor Packard had addressed as Ellen.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The interest in her look was not the simple one to be expected.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A few minutes later I was tripping up-stairs in the wake of a smart young maid whom Mayor Packard had addressed as Ellen.
likedadjectiveUS /laɪkt/
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading I liked this girl at first sight and, as I followed her up first one flight, then another, to the room which had been chosen for me, the hurried glimpses I had of her bright and candid face suggested that in this especial member of the household I might hope to find a friend and helper in case friendship and help were needed in the blind task to which I stood committed.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The interest in her look was not the simple one to be expected.
maidnounUS /meɪd/
a female domestic
From this reading A few minutes later I was tripping up-stairs in the wake of a smart young maid whom Mayor Packard had addressed as Ellen.
MayornounUS /ˈmeɪər/
the head of a city government
From this reading A few minutes later I was tripping up-stairs in the wake of a smart young maid whom Mayor Packard had addressed as Ellen.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I liked this girl at first sight and, as I followed her up first one flight, then another, to the room which had been chosen for me, the hurried glimpses I had of her bright and candid face suggested that in this especial member of the household I might hope to find a friend and helper in case friendship and help were needed in the blind task to which I stood committed.
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading When she turned on me at the door of my room, a small one at the extreme end of the third floor, I had an opportunity of meeting her eyes.
membernounUS /ˈmembər/
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading I liked this girl at first sight and, as I followed her up first one flight, then another, to the room which had been chosen for me, the hurried glimpses I had of her bright and candid face suggested that in this especial member of the household I might hope to find a friend and helper in case friendship and help were needed in the blind task to which I stood committed.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I liked this girl at first sight and, as I followed her up first one flight, then another, to the room which had been chosen for me, the hurried glimpses I had of her bright and candid face suggested that in this especial member of the household I might hope to find a friend and helper in case friendship and help were needed in the blind task to which I stood committed.
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading A few minutes later I was tripping up-stairs in the wake of a smart young maid whom Mayor Packard had addressed as Ellen.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading When she turned on me at the door of my room, a small one at the extreme end of the third floor, I had an opportunity of meeting her eyes.
neededadjectiveUS /ˈniːdəd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading I liked this girl at first sight and, as I followed her up first one flight, then another, to the room which had been chosen for me, the hurried glimpses I had of her bright and candid face suggested that in this especial member of the household I might hope to find a friend and helper in case friendship and help were needed in the blind task to which I stood committed.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The interest in her look was not the simple one to be expected.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A few minutes later I was tripping up-stairs in the wake of a smart young maid whom Mayor Packard had addressed as Ellen.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When she turned on me at the door of my room, a small one at the extreme end of the third floor, I had an opportunity of meeting her eyes.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I liked this girl at first sight and, as I followed her up first one flight, then another, to the room which had been chosen for me, the hurried glimpses I had of her bright and candid face suggested that in this especial member of the household I might hope to find a friend and helper in case friendship and help were needed in the blind task to which I stood committed.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading But I soon saw cause--or thought I did--to change this opinion.
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading When she turned on me at the door of my room, a small one at the extreme end of the third floor, I had an opportunity of meeting her eyes.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But I soon saw cause--or thought I did--to change this opinion.
Packard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A few minutes later I was tripping up-stairs in the wake of a smart young maid whom Mayor Packard had addressed as Ellen.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I liked this girl at first sight and, as I followed her up first one flight, then another, to the room which had been chosen for me, the hurried glimpses I had of her bright and candid face suggested that in this especial member of the household I might hope to find a friend and helper in case friendship and help were needed in the blind task to which I stood committed.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading But I soon saw cause--or thought I did--to change this opinion.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she turned on me at the door of my room, a small one at the extreme end of the third floor, I had an opportunity of meeting her eyes.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading I liked this girl at first sight and, as I followed her up first one flight, then another, to the room which had been chosen for me, the hurried glimpses I had of her bright and candid face suggested that in this especial member of the household I might hope to find a friend and helper in case friendship and help were needed in the blind task to which I stood committed.
simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The interest in her look was not the simple one to be expected.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When she turned on me at the door of my room, a small one at the extreme end of the third floor, I had an opportunity of meeting her eyes.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading A few minutes later I was tripping up-stairs in the wake of a smart young maid whom Mayor Packard had addressed as Ellen.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading But I soon saw cause--or thought I did--to change this opinion.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading I liked this girl at first sight and, as I followed her up first one flight, then another, to the room which had been chosen for me, the hurried glimpses I had of her bright and candid face suggested that in this especial member of the household I might hope to find a friend and helper in case friendship and help were needed in the blind task to which I stood committed.
suggestedverbUS /səˈdʒestɪd/
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading I liked this girl at first sight and, as I followed her up first one flight, then another, to the room which had been chosen for me, the hurried glimpses I had of her bright and candid face suggested that in this especial member of the household I might hope to find a friend and helper in case friendship and help were needed in the blind task to which I stood committed.
tasknounUS /tæsk/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading I liked this girl at first sight and, as I followed her up first one flight, then another, to the room which had been chosen for me, the hurried glimpses I had of her bright and candid face suggested that in this especial member of the household I might hope to find a friend and helper in case friendship and help were needed in the blind task to which I stood committed.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I liked this girl at first sight and, as I followed her up first one flight, then another, to the room which had been chosen for me, the hurried glimpses I had of her bright and candid face suggested that in this especial member of the household I might hope to find a friend and helper in case friendship and help were needed in the blind task to which I stood committed.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A few minutes later I was tripping up-stairs in the wake of a smart young maid whom Mayor Packard had addressed as Ellen.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I liked this girl at first sight and, as I followed her up first one flight, then another, to the room which had been chosen for me, the hurried glimpses I had of her bright and candid face suggested that in this especial member of the household I might hope to find a friend and helper in case friendship and help were needed in the blind task to which I stood committed.
thirdnounUS /θɜːrd/
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading When she turned on me at the door of my room, a small one at the extreme end of the third floor, I had an opportunity of meeting her eyes.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I liked this girl at first sight and, as I followed her up first one flight, then another, to the room which had been chosen for me, the hurried glimpses I had of her bright and candid face suggested that in this especial member of the household I might hope to find a friend and helper in case friendship and help were needed in the blind task to which I stood committed.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But I soon saw cause--or thought I did--to change this opinion.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I liked this girl at first sight and, as I followed her up first one flight, then another, to the room which had been chosen for me, the hurried glimpses I had of her bright and candid face suggested that in this especial member of the household I might hope to find a friend and helper in case friendship and help were needed in the blind task to which I stood committed.
trippingadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪpɪŋ/
characterized by a buoyant rhythm
From this reading A few minutes later I was tripping up-stairs in the wake of a smart young maid whom Mayor Packard had addressed as Ellen.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading When she turned on me at the door of my room, a small one at the extreme end of the third floor, I had an opportunity of meeting her eyes.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I liked this girl at first sight and, as I followed her up first one flight, then another, to the room which had been chosen for me, the hurried glimpses I had of her bright and candid face suggested that in this especial member of the household I might hope to find a friend and helper in case friendship and help were needed in the blind task to which I stood committed.
up-stairs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A few minutes later I was tripping up-stairs in the wake of a smart young maid whom Mayor Packard had addressed as Ellen.
wakeverbUS /weɪk/
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading A few minutes later I was tripping up-stairs in the wake of a smart young maid whom Mayor Packard had addressed as Ellen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A few minutes later I was tripping up-stairs in the wake of a smart young maid whom Mayor Packard had addressed as Ellen.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I liked this girl at first sight and, as I followed her up first one flight, then another, to the room which had been chosen for me, the hurried glimpses I had of her bright and candid face suggested that in this especial member of the household I might hope to find a friend and helper in case friendship and help were needed in the blind task to which I stood committed.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When she turned on me at the door of my room, a small one at the extreme end of the third floor, I had an opportunity of meeting her eyes.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I liked this girl at first sight and, as I followed her up first one flight, then another, to the room which had been chosen for me, the hurried glimpses I had of her bright and candid face suggested that in this especial member of the household I might hope to find a friend and helper in case friendship and help were needed in the blind task to which I stood committed.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A few minutes later I was tripping up-stairs in the wake of a smart young maid whom Mayor Packard had addressed as Ellen.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A few minutes later I was tripping up-stairs in the wake of a smart young maid whom Mayor Packard had addressed as Ellen.
