He demanded of Alvira that she burn the grease from an old skillet with great care.
Alvira Roberts, hired "girl" and faithful retainer of the Fairchild family.
For Miss Alvira had made no pretense to God; and, what is infinitely harder, she would make none to the world.
He would have been glad to do this each day, had not Miss Alvira proved to be lacking in delicacy.
At the breakfast-table, he spoke sharply to Alvira, as she placed the plate of fried ham and eggs before him.
