Nor must I omit a part without which the rest could not have been a whole--the kettle of water that sat on the hob, softly crooning.

Compared with the place where George had been at work all day, this was indeed an earthly paradise.

Nor was the presence and appearance of Mistress Croale an insignificant element in the paradisial character of the place.

She was now in a clean white cap with blue ribbons.

Her hair was neatly divided, and drawn back from her forehead.