“I always am.”

“And think about this. If it doesn’t work out, you have to catch a plane back. And plane tickets are expensive.”

“There’s another maid job that’s closer. I’ll call about that one first.”

“Okay,” Madison said, “Keep me posted.”

Bella hung up on her sister and responded to the maid ad in Bentonville. She got an almost immediate cell phone call in response.

“Miss James?” a man’s voice said.

“Yes? I inquired about your housekeeping position. What can you tell me about the job description and hours?”

“I need someone to cook and clean. It’s a three bedroom house and it has a big basement.”

“How many...