She carried the violin in her arms as far as the crossroads at the corner of their land, then reluctantly put it under the carriage seat.
As soon as her work was done she ran down to Sintons' and began to play, and on Monday the violin went to school with her.

She made arrangements with the superintendent to leave it in his office and scarcely took time for her food at noon, she was so eager to practise.

Often one of the girls asked her to stay in town all night for some lecture or entertainment.

She could take the violin with her, practise, and secure help.

Her skill was so great that the leader of the orchestra offered to give her lessons if she would play to pay for them, so her progress was rapid in technical work.