"Small use are her hands in any kitchen.

We had better make up our minds to wed her to a fine gentleman, who wants naught of his wife but to dress up in grand gowns, and smirk and simper over her fan; for no useful work will he get out of her.

If rushes are wanted, she had better go quickly and cut them-- "And mind, do not stray too far along the banks, child; and watch the sky, and be in before the sun is down.

The evenings draw in so quick now; and I would not have you abroad after nightfall for all the gold of Ophir." Cherry had no desire for such a thing to happen either.

London in the darkness of the night was a terrible place.