Toil and Trust: Or The Life Story of Patty The Workhouse Girl is a novel published in 1860 by Clara Lucas Balfour. The book tells the story of Patty, a young girl who is forced to live in a workhouse after her mother dies. The workhouse is a harsh and unforgiving place, and Patty must work long hours doing menial tasks in order to survive.Despite the difficult circumstances, Patty remains optimistic and determined to make a better life for herself...