While Christine had assumed the girl could read because she had answered the ad, there was always the chance an older sibling or parent had assisted her so she could help pay the bills.

"Well, if you are needed or wish to be at home, I would not keep you. I do not have much need here, but having your assistance any time of the day I wish would be wonderful. You're from the Cragg, you said?" She had heard of it, lots of hard working fishermen and the like if she was correct.

"If you stay here, I will ask you to wear a uniform I would provide for you. Also you will need to bathe. I definitely have a bath that you could use." She would want her clean and maybe using some fancier oils and creams to smooth her skin and give her hair some volume would do wonders for the child. "I am a very easy going employer, I think you will like it here. How much would you expect for work whether you go home or not?" She asked curiously.