One of the girls was vain, and always wanted to purchase shoes too small for her, in order that she might have "pretty feet." Each time she brought home small shoes, her mother sent her back with admonitions to secure a larger pair.

After this had continued for several times, she decided upon another plan.

When the "too small" shoes were brought home, she compelled the girl to wear them, though they pinched and hurt, until they were worn out, and, as she said in telling me the story, "that ended that." One of her sons was required to get up every morning and light the fire.

Very often he was lazy and late so that the fire was not lighted when mother was ready to prepare breakfast.

One night he brought home a companion to spend a day or two.