Stuff gowns that do not wash are abominations.

I am taking you to a very dirty place, Miss Garston, but what can you expect when there are seven children under thirteen years of age and the mother is dying?
She was a clean capable body when she was up; it is hard for her to see the place like a pig-sty now.

Old Mrs.Marshall is blind, and as helpless as the children,' He spoke abruptly, but not without feeling.
'The neighbours are good to them, Uncle Max tells me.' 'Oh yes; they come in and tidy up a bit, that is their expression; now and then they wash the baby or take off a batch of dirty clothes, but they have their own homes and children.

I tell my patient that she would be far more comfortable in a hospital; but she says she cannot leave the children, she would rather die at home.

That is what they all say.' 'But the poor creatures mean what they say, Mr.Hamilton.' 'Oh, but it is all nonsense!' he returned irritably.