"No, no, no," said Mrs. Hose "not yet he is only six months old, but are you very fond of children and have you any little sisters and brothers?"
"I have one little sister of 10 and a little baby brother and I have two grown uppers, but I am very fond of children and wish I had one of my own."
"You won't whip my baby will you?" said Mrs. Hose.
"Oh dear no" she answered "I'de spoil him more likely than whip him."
"Oh well I want you to be medium with him" said Mrs. Hose.
"Quite so Madam I understand babies thoroughly; are there any more questions you think you would like to ask me whilst I'm here?"
"I think I've asked you pretty nearly all she answered" except when could you come to me?"
"I can come on Monday Madam I was packing a few of my things in case you would have me."
"Let me see now" said Mrs. Hose pausing "how about the washing shall you pay it or will I?"
"Well I'm not very rich Madam and it would be a charity if you will pay it."