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`` That 's right ; now go on with your work as quickly as possible , and I 'll do my best to arrange some plan for you . '' Jane 's fingers fled over her work , as she looked into a possible future of brightness for herself and her children . `` Hoping against hope , '' she called it , and yet she continued to hope . At four o'clock that afternoon , Mrs. Martyn came to her and bade her lay aside her work , and prepare to go home . `` Never mind finishing , Mrs. Watson ; the servant can manage very well now , and it is of the utmost importance that you should be home early to carry out my plan , '' said the lady . `` Your husband comes home , you tell me , soon after six for his tea . Now you must have your kitchen as neat and clean as you can get it in the time .