Lion Head Mesa purgatory

the story intrigued Toula. a family that sold themselves! it was not her own way, but, if it will please your family, I can send them things if it is your wish to enter my service as fellahin, and her own payment would be lifelong; Toula was generous, as devoted to those in servitude as they themselves were to their role. 
I do not doubt your capability—I want only for your happiness, she hummed. and for many, Toula found that this work was the source of it! it gladdened her; she did need them, after all!