'Kitty is young, but she has to bear our burdens.

I spare her all I can; but when I am at my dressmaking Phoebe cannot be left alone, and she has learned to be quiet and handy, and can do all sorts of things for Phoebe.

I know it is not good for her living alone with us, but the Lord has ordered the child's life as well as ours,' she finished reverently.
'We must see what can be done for Kitty,' was my answer.

'She can be free to play while I am with your sister.

I sent her out with her new skipping-rope this evening.