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It 'll be all right . ' A week later Mrs. Rymer was in the way of recovery , and her husband went to the City as usual . A servant had been engaged -- a girl of sixteen , who knew as much of housework as London girls of sixteen generally do ; at all events , she could carry coals and wash steps . But the mistress of the house , it was evident , would for a long time be unable to do anything whatever ; the real maid-of-all-work was Miss Shepperson , who rose every morning at six o'clock , and toiled in one way or another till weary bedtime . If she left the house , it was to do needful shopping or to take the children for a walk . Her reward was the admiration and gratitude of the family ; even little Minnie had been taught to say , at frequent intervals : ` I love Miss Shepperson because she is good ! ' The invalid behaved to her as to a sister , and kissed her cheek morning and evening .