Chapter 4

Here are some phrases and paragraphs Martha says in Chapter 4. Translate into the language we would use.

1. “Well, it’s time thaa’ should learn. Tha’ cannot begin younger. It’ll do thee good to wait on thysen a bit.

My mother walsy said she couldn’t see what with nurses an’ bein washed an’ dressed ab’ took out to walk as

if they was puppies!” ______________________________________________________________

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2. “I’ll help thee on with thy clothes if tha’ll get out o’ bed. If th’ buttons are at th’ back

tha’ cannot button them up tha’self.” __________________________________________________

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3. ‘This is one o’ the’kitchen-gardens. This is another of ‘em. There’s another on t’ other side

o’ th’ wallan’ there’s th’ orchard t’other side o’ that.” ______________________________________

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4. What things does Mary say that make you believe that she’s prejudice? ______________________

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5. Why does Mary show a slight interest in Dickon? ______________________________________

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6. How does Martha react when Mary says she doesn’t want to eat? __________________________

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7. Why is one of the gardens locked up? ______________________________________________

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8. What does Mary admit to the robin? _______________________________________________

9. Where does the robin live? ______________________________________________________

10. Who is Ben Weatherstaff? _____________________________________________________