He had wet his handkerchief at the water bucket, and now he bathed my face and eyes, straightened my hair with his pocket comb, and began unlacing my shoes.
"What are you going to do ?" I asked.

"I must wear them.

All the girls do.

Only the boys are barefoot." "You are excused," answered Laddie.

"Three-fourths of the day is enough to begin on.