Efficiency. After many trials and tribulations Mrs. Timson had managed to get n "maid" of sorts. "Now, Thurza," said she, "be careful about the water. We only use the well water for drinking, as we have to pay a man to pump it. The rain water is good enough for washing up tuid so on." After tea Mrs. Timson asked : "Did you remember about the water, Thurza ?" "Oh, yes, m'm," said Thurza. "I filled the kettle half full of water from the butt and the other half with water from the well. I thought that bottom half might as well be getting hot at the same time for washing up after tea." San Francisco Argonaut.