You may at this moment hear the little Maria crying.

I dare say Pepita is washing the child, and using soap which is very disagreeable.

I have always admired the wife of Thomas, but I think she is too fond of her own way with the children.

I give her advices which she does not take." "They are her own children, dearest." "Holy Maria! They are also my own grandchildren." "Well, well, we must remember that Abbie is a little Puritan.

She believes in bringing up children strictly, and it is good; for Thomas would spoil them.