"She’s out there, Arthur, I just know she is. Someone must have helped her escape"
M
ariah stayed with Yerachmiel and Henny and proved her worth as a maid. She kept the animals well-fed, cleaned up the endless stacks of hay, and straightened up inside the home when it was needed.
One day Henny’s baby would not stop crying for many hours. Desperate and at her wits’ end, she called for Mariah and asked her to hold the baby for a few moments. The young maid took the baby gently and began rocking her in her arms, humming softly.
The baby soon stopped crying and a smile broke out on his face.
Henny’s eyes widened.
“You’re a wonder with babies, Mariah!”
“Really? Thank you!”
“Hmmm… I could use an extra hand with the children when things get really hectic. Would you mind helping me with the young ones every now and then, in addition to your other duties?”
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