"I'm glad you think so," she said sincerely. "I figure it's not like I have much choice, so I might as well do my best to make this as positive as I can."

Nell nodded solemnly. "I've known that for a long time. I'd be happy to talk to... your daughter is it? If you'un think it might help that is. And I'd be glad to show you as much as I can. I think you'll take to it right away with just some practice. I can't tell you how nice it is to find other people who can do that. Back home, well, if the church found out it would have been ugly and it's so lonely to just have to hide what you are."