Everything was all set and laid out on the table. All Lucinda had left to do was cleaning up the mess she left behind. She was putting cartons away and throwing egg shells in the garbage and piling dishes in the sink for hand scrubbing. Another fine girl came in to wish her a good morning. Lucinda smiled.

"Rachel, Rachel. Ah don't think Ah didn't, but Sammy mighta mentioned a thing or two 'bout you. Well, there's breakfast on the table if you're hungry. Best be startin' early before all the young ones wake up."