Here many a raisin and almond would drop beside the plate, and from there find its way into Cornelli's pocket.

It was pleasant to have a supply whenever she felt like eating.
The housekeeper dropped many nuts on purpose, for she did not want to be less sought after than her rival in the kitchen.
To-day Esther was flying around the kitchen violently rattling her pots and pans, and when Cornelli appeared, to see what was going on, the cook called to her: "Off with you! I have nothing for you here to-day.

The ladies from town must not think that they have to show me how to cook a good dinner.

I'll show them.

Go away and make room here for me.