The little cottage was very sweet and orderly.

Every window was cleaned to its utmost nook of glass, and every bit of metal was brightened up to the height.

The flagged floor was new washed; and everything was in its own place.

There were a few books on little shelves, and a Bible lay on the window-sill; and there was a sad, chapel-like stillness in the house.

A clean, staid-looking girl stood at a table, peeling potatoes for dinner.