Next day, Jacob got up very early as he had to go to Mrs. Ruffner’s house. He was feeling nervous as today he was going to face a new challenge in his life. In this situation he did not took his breakfast . He just got ready, locked his room and went to his work because he did not want to be late at any cost moreover did not leave any bad impression on Mrs Ruffner, on his first working day.
He reached at Mrs. Ruffner’s house’s gate. Watchman saw him, he asked,” What are you doing here so early ? ”
“This is my job time.” answered Jacob.
“But this is too early.”
” I know, but since I have to go for more work during the day time.That’s why I have to come at this time ”
” Okay, come in”
” Thanks.”
Jacob entered in the house. He saw that Mrs. Ruffner had already waked up on this time as she was very health conscious woman.
“Good morning ma’am.” Jacob wished to Mrs. Ruffner.
“Oh.. you came. Well done, you are on time. Now start you work without wasting any time.” said Mrs. Ruffner to Jacob.
Jacob picked up all the cleaning supplies. While he just starting his work, he confused that from where he should start. He did not understand anything as the house was very big and he had to finish his work as soon as possible. Still, he started his work from a room and slowly he cleaned all the rooms and hall too. He dusted all the things for instance table, chairs and things kept in the hall.
After Jacob finished all the cleaning , he went to Mrs. Ruffner and said,” Mam, I have finished my work. May I go now.”
“Yes.. you can, but wait…” said Mrs. Ruffner by calling cook.
“Give him breakfast.”said Mrs. Ruffner to her cook.
“Okay ma’am.” said cook.
As Jacob heard these words, the image of Mrs. Ruffner in his eyes that she is a very cruel and rude in nature, was totally changed. He was thinking in his mind,” She is not the same as I heard. She is just strict about work. In reality, she is a very kind-hearted person.”
“Get your breakfast, then you can go and be on time in the evening.” said Mrs. Ruffner to Jacob.
Jacob smiled and answered “Yes Ma’am” .
Jacob took his breakfast and leave Mrs. Ruffner’s house and way to coal mines. Jacob reached there, he was feeling very tired as he had done so much work in this morning. He took rest for a while and finally started his work.
He completed his work at coal mines. Still his day and work were not over as he had to again visit Mrs Ruffner House for his evening work shift. First he decided to go to Mrs Ruffner’s house from coal mine directly. However suddenly he realized that he and his clothes were dirty and if he went in this situation at Mrs Ruffner’s house she will never let him to entered her house. Therefore, Jacob first went to his room and lay down on the cot as he reached. He was so exhausted and tired that he was not able to stand properly as well. While he was laying on bed he thought that like this, he will be fatigued and overtired every day. So for more hard work I must add more diet for more energy. Besides after relaxing for some time he went for bath. He ate some fruits and took a glass of milk. Now Jacob was feeling energetic and left for Mrs. Ruffner’s house.
Jacob reached there. This time watchman asked him with surprise,” Hey, You come again…!”
” Yes, this is my another timing of work during the day.” answered Jacob.
” Oh…, that’s great. You are such a hard working child. Nice to see your desire to work. God Bless you child.” said watchman to Jacob by giving him lots of blessings.
Jacob was feeling so blessed this time as it seemed very good to him that he is doing something in his life. With this, he went inside the house and started doing his work with more efficiency.
He completed all the work for the day and went to Mrs. Ruffner to permit to leave.
“I have done all my work” said Jacob
“Good, keep on working like this.” said Mrs. Ruffner by giving him wages.
“Wages..” said Jacob hesitatingly.
“Yes.. You will get daily wages according to your work done. As good as your work, you will get more or vice versa. Today you did a good job on your first day. Hope you will work in the same way.” said Mrs. Ruffner.
“Thank You..” said Jacob merrily.
Jacob was feeling glad to get the wages as he did not expect that he got money on regular basis. He thought,” Now things will be some what easy for me. I can also bear all my sundry expenses held on daily basis.”
Days and weeks passed. Now Jacob became habitual of his hectic schedule. These days, also he saved some money to send to his parents.
Weekend came. Due to holiday, he had not to go to coal mine. So on weekends he used to go late on Mrs. Ruffner’s house.
On the day of Sunday, he used to complete his work at time and also he had a lot of time left.
“Ma’am, Done my today’s work. Can I leave.” asked Jacob.
“Okay.. Good. This is your wages, you can go.” said Mrs. Ruffner.
“Wait Jacob.. if you have not any important work then came with me to the library. I have some work there.” said Mrs. Ruffner by stopping him.
“Sure ma’am.” answered Jacob as he was free for rest of the day.
“Alright then.. pick up these books, and come with me”
Jacob picked the books and went to the library along with Mrs. Ruffner.