Ellen, by soft-voiced admonition, and Mammy, by constant carping, labored to inculcate in her the qualities that would make her truly desirable as a wife.
The animal broke into a shambling trot, his breath panting and labored, and the wagon swayed forward with a jolt that threw them about like popcorn in a popper.
" Will wasn't bothered about her miscarrying, " said Grandma, a little breathless as she labored across the front yard toward the steps. There was a grim, knowing smile on her face.