"There is work enough; I am just taking these tools to be sharpened.

I have to keep hard at it, for the family is growing big." "The three little boys look finely; I saw them go by yesterday with Elsli," continued the doctor's wife.

"But Elsli herself looks quite too pale and delicate.

Do not forget how her mother died, Heiri.

The little girl ought not to have too much to do; she is not strong, and she is growing too fast.