"She is fond of Dorcas in her way, and is used to her.
She might not be willing she should go, and she is very determined when her mind is made up." "Yet I think she has a kind heart in spite of all her odd ways," said Mary Harmer; "I scarce think she would keep the girl pining there alone.

But we shall see.

My wonder would rather be if Janet and Rebecca could get free from the other house where the children are kept." "Father said that that house was to be emptied soon.

The Lord Mayor is making many wise regulations for the support of those left destitute by the plague.

Large sums of money kept flowing in all the while the scourge lasted.