That is worse than idleness.

Now, come here.

Do you see that little cottage yonder on the hill-side, with vines clustering around the door ?" "Yes." "An aged mother and her daughter reside there.

The labor of the daughter's hands provides food and raiment for both.

These children need instruction, and Jennet Fleury is fully qualified to impart it.
Their parents cannot, or will not, pay to send them to school, and Jennet must receive some return for her labors, whatever they be." "I see it all," cried Nina with animation.