It was modestly furnished, but most scrupulously clean.
"I do not think that God gave you so very much, really, but you keep everything so neat, and do it all yourself," remarked Cornelli.
"I have to thank our Lord, though, that I am able to do it," returned Martha.

"You see, Cornelli, if I had not the health to do everything the way I like it done, who could do it for me?
It is a great gift to be able to step out every morning into the sunshine and to my carnations.

Then I thank God in my heart for the joy of a new day before me.

There are many poor people who wake up only to sorrow and tears.

They have to spend all day on their sick beds and have many troubles besides.