She has been with us now for nearly seven years.

Before that she lived with and took care of a drunken old woman who said she was the girl's aunt, though I doubt if she was.

Suppose I send her to you on trial; you can send her back to us if she doesn't suit.

It would be a real act of charity to give her a chance, and I think you will like her in spite of her funny ways.
This doubtful recommendation caused Thankful to shake her head.

She had great confidence in Miss Coffin's judgment, but she was far from certain that "Marguerite" would suit.