I wanted to know more of our people; and so I made a point of going now and again to each house that we own.

Of seeing the people and talking with them familiarly; as familiarly as they would let me, and indeed so far as was possible considering my position.

For, Auntie dear, I soon began to learn--to learn in a way there was no mistaking--what my position is.

And so I want to get to know more of their ordinary lives; the darker as well as the lighter side.

I would like to do them good.