The Heart of Una Sackville

'The Heart of Una Sackville' is a romance novel written by Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey. The story begins by introducing us to the protagonist, a young girl, who, at the age of 10, begins working as a house servant in a bakery and confectionery business. The family had lost their mother and she was sent to replace her sister, who had fallen ill. The young girl lived with the master and mistress of the house, their daughter, and 12 men including journeymen and apprentices. Her duties included locking the door to the room where the men slept, and waking them up in the morning. The work was busy and she learned to be careful and useful. She liked her job, especially handing out the confectionery in the shop window. The young girl went home once a month and lived in a nearby village near Stirling. Despite the hard work, she was happy to be there and the mistress took care of her clothes.