45. “MOCK MODESTY.”

I had no mother to talk to me, or for me to ask questions, and both my

husband and myself being of a reserved nature, I suffered, perhaps,

more than I need have done. I needed chloroform and instruments in

each case, and after the birth of my second child, I was a cripple

for nearly twelve months, but having a good husband, I tried to bear

patiently. I cannot say much else, except that now I can call it mock

modesty on my part.

_Wages 28s. to 36s.; three children, one still-born._

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