“With her parents?”
“Noa, she aint got none. She’s an orphan.”
“Oh! An orphan?”
“Yes.”
“Does she live by herself, then?”
“No; with an aunt. The old lady keeps a shop in the next village, and does a little in the market gardening line. She has a large strawberry ground, which is pretty well frequented during the season. Oh, she drives a tolerable trade, what wi’ one thing an’ another.”
“And Nell?”
“Well, yer see, she’s a clever lass, and makes herself generally useful; but she’s been a bit spoilt.”
“In what way?”
“Her aunt lets her do pretty much as she likes, but Nell’s a good sort and a general favourite, although she is sometimes a little uppish. Is there anything more ye want to know?”