She has had her bolt of muslin to make as she chose for her bedding, and linen for her underclothing.

The quilts she pieced and the blankets she wove have been hers.

All of them have been as well provided for as we could afford.

They can knit, darn, patch, tuck, hem, and embroider, set a hen and plant a garden.

I go on a vacation and leave each of them to keep house for her father a month, before she enters a home of her own.
They are strong, healthy girls; I hope all of them are making a good showing at being useful women, and I know they are happy, so far at least." "Wonderful!" said Mr.Pryor.
"Father takes the boys in hand and they must graduate in a straight furrow, an even fence, planting and tending crops, trimming and grafting trees, caring for stock, and handling plane, auger and chisel.
Each one must select his wood, cure, fashion, and fit his own ax with a handle, grind and swing it properly, as well as cradle, scythe and sickle.