Her dwelling was of the humblest kind.

It stood against a high bank of earth, which formed a sort of garden behind it.

It was so steep, that but little would grow in it; yet that little served to show not only, on the one hand, the poverty of its owners, but also to illustrate the happy truth, that even in the worst of circumstances the Lord does make a kind provision for the support of his creatures.

The front aspect of the cottage was chiefly rendered pleasing by a honeysuckle, which luxuriantly climbed up the wall, enclosing the door, windows, and even the chimney, with its twining branches.

As I entered the house-door, its flowers put forth a very sweet and refreshing smell.