`` oh , it 's grand that you 're home , ma'am , you and himself , and i 've the supper all made , so you 'll not be worrit a bit with it , ma'am , but come inside , come inside , and be takin ' off those dusty cloots , and i 'll send old arch along to the mash-hoose for a bit of the lively , and we 'll ... '' she had claire by one hand , towing her into the house , talking and talking , the other hand still polishing briskly away , her stubby fingers dexterously rubbing the cloth inside the cup .