She was determined that she would work hard; that she would understand the farm; that she would know the laborers; that she would assist the poor; that she would have a school; and, above all, that she would make all the privileges of ownership her own.

Was not the price in her hand, and would she not use it?
She felt that it was very good that something of the price had come to her thus in the shape of land, and beeves, and wide, heavy outside garniture.

From them she would pluck an interest which mere money could not have given her.

She was out early, therefore, that she might look round upon the things that were her own.
And there came upon her a feeling that she would not empty this sweet cup at one draught, that she would daily somewhat with the rich banquet that was spread for her.

She had many griefs to overcome, much sorrow to conquer, perhaps a long period of desolation to assuage, and she would not be prodigal of her resources.