"Oh, I do," Demelza says sincerely. "I know tis not important work necessarily, but they're terribly kind and the patrons do like me and they tip very well."

She pauses, having told very few people of her plan, but she likes Katie and as the woman has been through so much and has still become a doctor, Demelza thinks she will encourage any further education.

"I think I'd like to study for my GED," she admits. "I know very little of it, but I d'understand tis required for more meaningful work."