By the aid of Squire Lee, she obtained the washing of these families, which was more profitable than closing shoes.
By these means she not only supported her family very comfortably, but was able to save a little money towards paying for the house.
Mr.Hardhand, by the persuasions of Squire Lee, had consented to let the widow keep the house, and pay for it as she could.
John Bright had been dead four years at the time we introduce Bobby to the reader.

Mrs.Bright had paid another hundred dollars towards the house, with the interest; so there was now but one hundred due.

Bobby had learned to "close," and helped his mother a great deal; but the confinement and the stooping posture did not agree with his health, and his mother was obliged to dispense with his assistance.

But the devoted little fellow found a great many ways of helping her.

He was now thirteen, and was as handy about the house as a girl.