She was sorry for what I said, and I took her by the arm to sit her down in the dining room. Then I went back to the kitchen, where the three little ones were waiting for me.

-Would you like to help me, my mini chefs?

-They said in unison, "Let's help him!

They helped me, and after the sandwiches were ready, we sat in the dining room. I brought milk and juice for the children.

-Well, let's eat.

We all ate, and the children, after finishing, started to play. After a while, they fell asleep, and I put them to bed.

-But Miss," said Mrs. Marianela, "they are dirty and their sheets are so clean.

-That can be solved by washing them. Once we fix your situation, I will change the sheets and put them in the washing machine.

-Are you going to help me?

-Yes, I'm not going to leave her to her fate with three children. But tell me something, where is your husband?

-He's working away, he's coming this weekend.

-I see. Well, then let's go to your sister-in-law's to settle things. How many months' re