Ellie's eyes sparkled at the mention of her own room! Though she loved her family deeply, it was really a simple choice. A space of her own, no matter how small.

"Yes, ma'am. My father works on the fishin' boats. Me mother keeps the 'ouse.. and 'elps with nets, traps, and guttin' the catch. If ye employ me, I'd like to stay 'ere. It's everso crowded at 'ome, ma'am."

The added conditions of a specific uniform and regular baths were not a problem for Ellie. It was like she was being offered a chance for her to achieve her dream: live a better life surrounded by the things she did not have at home. If baths were the price to pay for that... bring on the suds!

The question of wages surprised Ellie. No one ever asked her how much she wanted. "Uh. I'm sure whatever ye offer would be fair."