The men employed on the farm were always glad to hear her prattle; she was a great favorite with them.
Mrs.Bellmont allowed them the privilege of talking with her in the kitchen.

She did not fear but she should have ample opportunity of subduing her when they were away.

Three months of schooling, summer and winter, she enjoyed for three years.

Her winter over-dress was a cast-off overcoat, once worn by Jack, and a sun-bonnet.

It was a source of great merriment to the scholars, but Nig's retorts were so mirthful, and their satisfaction so evident in attributing the selection to "Old Granny Bellmont," that it was not painful to Nig or pleasurable to Mary.
Her jollity was not to be quenched by whipping or scolding.