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bright and clean for her return. There was constant visiting by
one of the Dispensary Nurses, and her interest and encouragement
had a great deal to do with the improved home conditions.
E was a widow with three children who, after working hard to
support them, broke down in health, and had to be sent to a sanatorium.
The eldest girl looked after the two children of school age
during the mother's absence, but, not strong herself, when the latter
returned, and there was much nursing to do as well as the housework,
nearly broke down. After much persuasion the mother
consented to the Guardians taking charge of the two children, and
the boy was sent to the " Exmouth," while the little girl was placed
in one of the Guardians' Homes. The London County Council
arranged a further supply of treatment for the mother, and thus
freed from responsibility the elder girl was able to take advantage
of the offer of the Charity Organisation to convalesce her. She was
fitted out with clothes and sent to the seaside for a time, and on
her return was able to start work. She is now employed as a waitress,
and is getting on well.