I've just called there, and she really seems anxious to help.

If Jane was stronger I shouldn't mind so much, but she mustn't work hard just yet, and Kate has a great deal to do with the children.

Besides, Kate can't get out of the slop sewing, and of course that won't do for this kind of work.

She'll get the stitch very soon.' Richard seemed to be musing.
'You see'-- she moved nearer to his side,--'it's only just the beginning.
I'm so afraid that they wouldn't be able to look about for work if I left them now.

Jane hasn't the strength to go and see people; and Kate--well, you know, Richard, she can't quite suit herself to people's fancies.