Coalville Times | 1901-06-28 | Page 5 | Little Women of Mexico

Little Wonea f m.co In Mexico, as In many countries, tho .mothers of the working classes have very little lime In which to car for and coddle their children. Bo tha older old-er slaters are always expected to play tha part of "little mothers," and many of them tako tompleto charge of th woo ones ot tha family. As the train passes every small village you will see theso little, girls with their charges, chattering and playing among themselves them-selves and watching expectantly for money. They are known a Ccntovlta Nenoa meaning that they are always willing to catch a penny thrown from tho car window for them They are usually dressod In some picturesque way, and most of the time thtlr picturesque pic-turesque garments are very ragged and old. In spile ot the burden of having to care for small brothers and alstsrs, and In spite of their tattered clothes, the little Ctntovlta Nenos are happy as larks, contented with their lot. and ready for any sport or games that may como up.