Oh, that's a little more reassuring! [She laughs before straightening and nodding. She had learned a little bit about business-- it was another thing her mother had insisted on.]

I imagine I could also ask the girls who join themselves if they could donate some of their work earnings to our boarding house's upkeep. Though I would hate to ask that of them.

[She pauses, looking apologetic.]

When Miss Ruri told me about it, I assumed it was the usual kind-- the one that sails on water, that is. Are there other kinds?