There was no “Miss Hill” living in back of the Rosses, of that Roslyn was sure, but she was not knowledgeable enough about who was and was not employed where to dismiss the boy’s story outright.

“Then I think you’d best take yourself back to this Miss Hill,” she directed sternly. Better still that he should take himself back to his mother, but if his story was true, Ros could hardly suggest he forego his pay.