I had at that time, and for a few weeks after I entered the telegraph service, but one linen suit of summer clothing; and every Saturday night, no matter if that was my night on duty and I did not return till near midnight, my mother washed those clothes and ironed them, and I put them on fresh on Sabbath morning.

There was nothing that heroine did not do in the struggle we were making for elbow room in the western world.

Father's long factory hours tried his strength, but he, too, fought the good fight like a hero and never failed to encourage me.
The interview was successful.

I took care to explain that I did not know Pittsburgh, that perhaps I would not do, would not be strong enough; but all I wanted was a trial.

He asked me how soon I could come, and I said that I could stay now if wanted.