His sons and daughters have all left home; not one would stay and take to the dairy work.

They have gone into the towns, and found more congenial employment there.

He is himself growing in years.

His wife, having once left off making cheese when the milk selling commenced, and having tasted the sweets of rest, is unwilling to return to that hard labour.

When it is done he must pay some one to do it.
In every way ready money is going out of the house.