The lady of the house, Fru Ellstromsdotter, received Elizabeth in a business-like manner, and guided her through the home, explaining what would be expected of her. Thin and pale, the woman had sharp facial features and a mouth that opened crookedly when she spoke. Her dark hair was pulled back t...
“I must remain home on Tuesday to await a delivery of ink and paper,” she told her father on a Sunday, “but the larder is empty. Would you return from the street early tomorrow so I’ll have the afternoon to go to market?” “I’ll miss out on at least a shilling’s worth of trade,” he said. “I’ll spe...