Levi works from early in the morning, before dawn, and comes home after dark. He has to take his lunch with him. He needs to have his clothes cleaned frequently. The coal dust and dirt are nearly unbearable. The household and the jobs to be done are changing dramatically.
Someone has to watch the children.
Levi's wife, Sarah, is having a unique experience in her life. She is having to be with the children all day, by herself. She is baking. Levi purchased one of the new stoves on the market that has an internal fire . . . and an oven. The expectations are changing.