I suppose that the girl isn't from a simple family.
She got used to live in the city and isn't ready to boring life in the country.
The owner offers it smart conditions.
It means that she is valuable and irreplaceable worker.
As for Mr. Hartley the author shows him rather masterful man proceeding from his actions.
The climax of this story is the epithode in which Hartley is ready to fight for the servant.
There is a main conflict:Man against Man., The author reveals the attitude of the host to his servant.
Last paragraph of this story is the outcome.
The author preaches that the Hartley's wife is very glad to the good maid.
In conclusin I want to say that this story is interesting and instractive.
The author shows us that people in services industry are nothing worse.
It is the same work as well as others.
People have to treat work honestly, and not abuse addictions.
Because it can sadly end.