There's so many things to see to; an' Miss Assher's in hysterics constant, an' her maid's ill i' bed--a poor creachy thing--an' Mrs.Sharp's wanted every minute.

But I'll send Martha up, an' do you get ready to go to bed, there's a dear child, an' take care o' yourself.' 'Thank you, dear mammy,' said Tina, kissing the little old woman's wrinkled cheek; 'I shall eat the arrowroot, and don't trouble about me any more to-night.

I shall do very well when Martha has lighted my fire.
Tell Mr.Gilfil I'm better.

I shall go to bed by-and-by, so don't you come up again, because you may only disturb me.' 'Well, well, take care o' yourself, there's a good child, an' God send you may sleep.' Caterina took the arrowroot quite eagerly, while Martha was lighting her fire.

She wanted to get strength for her journey, and she kept the plate of biscuits by her that she might put some in her pocket.