Question

Rater sketch of Martha in the novel the story of my life

Answer 1

Martha Washington was a little coloured girl. She was the daughter of a cook who worked for the Keller family. Martha proved to be Helen's childhood companion. She understood Helen's signs and would do just as Helen wished her to do. Helen would usually take delight dominating her in child's play. Both of them would spend a great time int the kitchen. They would knead dough balls, help in making ice-cream, grind coffee, and sometimes quarrel over cake-bowl. Feeding the hens and turkeys were their favourite pastime. Sometimes they would indulge in mischief too. Once Helen cut Martha's hair. Martha was a wonderful companion in Helen's early childhood.