"It's not my trade! I'm willing to work, I like to work, but I can't _bear_ housework! I can't seem to learn it at all! And the servants will not do it properly!" "Perhaps they know your limitations, and take advantage of them! But cheer up, dear.

It's no killing matter.

Order by phone, don't forget the ice, and I'll try to get home early and help.

Don't cry, dear girl, I love you, even if you aren't a good cook! And you love me, don't you ?" He kissed her till she had to smile back at him and give him a loving hug; but after he had gone, the gloom settled upon her spirits once more.

She bathed the baby, fed him, put him to sleep; and came back to the table.