When Toussaint was laid up here I myself wanted to go back to my old calling as a needlewoman.

But there! I spoilt everything and did no good.

Charring's about the only thing that one can always do.

Why don't you get some jobs of that kind ?" "I'm trying, but I can't find any." Little by little Madame Toussaint was softening at sight of the other's miserable appearance.

She made her sit down, and told her that she would give her something if Toussaint should come home with money.