"I am an expert stenographer. It's just the type-writing I can't do,
and, oh! if you'll only give me a chance, I'll learn it in a few days,
honestly I will. I'm cleverer than most girls, really I am. I taught
myself shorthand, and I can type-writing, too. I'll practise every
night, and if you'll just try me for a few days, I'll work so hard--and
you won't be sorry; I'm sure you won't."