"Since father died, sir, I've gone out to work. I'm out washing to-day."
"God help you, Charley!" said my guardian. "You're not tall enough to reach the tub!"
"In pattens I am, sir," she said quickly. "I've got a high pair as belonged to mother."
"And when did mother die? Poor mother!"

"Since father died, sir, I've gone out to work. I'm out washing today."
"God help you, Charley!" said my guardian. "You're not tall enough to reach the tub!"
"In clogs I am, sir," she said quickly. "I've got a high pair as belonged to mother."
"And when did mother die?"
