Perhaps heat'll ease the pain a bit." "I'll be as quick as I can," said Huldah, eagerly, turning to hurry downstairs.

"Is there anything else ?" "Oh my, yes! there's the fowls; they'll be wanting their breakfast.
It's all put ready for them in a pan in the scullery, if you'll give it to them.

Don't let them out into the garden." "I'll see to that," said Huldah, cheerfully.
"Then when they're out eating their food, go into the house, and see if there's any eggs in the nests." "Yes, ma'am, and please may I borrow the loan of the bucket, to have a wash?
I'm feeling all dusty and dirty." Mrs.Perry smiled, in spite of her pain.

"Yes, of course.
You'll find a basin and soap, and a rough towel in the scullery, too.
I'm glad you reminded me." Huldah slipped down the stairs as blithe as a bird.

This was keeping house in real earnest, and she loved it.