The story is quite straight forward. She lives as stated independently, meaning her financial circumstances were determined by the legacy of the cottage left to her by her parents plus a few bob extra.
Although alone now she decided to remains there.
She is also able to live off what she grows in her garden.
Being a resourceful lady, she flogs perfume that she's concocted from herbs etc that she grows.
Lavenders aroma for instance is a well known sleep aid. So she has a aromatherapy side line

The 3rd verse tells of her love for a mariner, who might or might not have been around when her parents were alive it doesn't matter.
He decided he preferred the sea to her and off he went
t. So she probably yearned for his return one day. Or perhaps thought he was a selfish git and not worth bothering about?
you need to use your imagination here

Last edited by Travis david; 06/05/20 03:39 PM.
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