Here's the difference between us two servants, Madge: I think of myself, and you don't.' 'The difference is more like between the master and mistress we serve, Mr.Gower.' 'Well, I'd rather be the woman in this case.' 'You know the reputation I've got.

And can only just read, and can't spell.

My mistress teaches me bits of German and French on her walks.' Gower took a new observation of this girl, whom he had not regarded as like himself, a pushing blade among the grasses.

He proposed to continue her lessons, if she cared to learn; saying it could be done in letters.
'I won't be ashamed of writing, if you mean it,' said she.

'My mistress will have a usefuller servant.