A knock on the door and Bridget walked in. 

"Come along Jacquelyn and Caroline. You will be riding with me today. I'll be teach you two a craft or two. Noreene, you will be driving this wagon. We need to get more males so that we females can get our own work done. Here is your breakfast and a small keg of water. I'll be getting you more beads so that you can do more beading. But after this time, Noreene, you will be buying your own beads. It is time for you to earn your own way. How old are you now?" she asked.

"I'll be 10 in two weeks, mother. Then I will be a preteen." Noreene smiled proudly.

"That is correct. You are the eldest here. You will need to set an example by keeping your hands busy. Remember that idle hands can and often get themselves into trouble. Jacquelyn and Caroline, come." Bridget spoke sharply as she left.