Esther was fast asleep next morning when Mrs. Saunders came into the parlour. Mrs. Saunders stood looking at her, and Esther turned suddenly on the sofa and said--
"What time is it, mother?"
"It's gone six; but don't you get up. You're your own mistress whilst you're here; you pays for what you 'as."
"I can't afford them lazy habits. There