The Martins had a good life, with Louis being a goldsmith and his wife having a thriving lace business. Marie‟s work was so successful that Louis abandoned his work to help her. Being quite religious, the Martin shop was closed on Sundays and feast days, despite an idea from others that would keep the business going on the weekend since Sunday could be quite profitable – sort of a Catholic loophole. The idea was to keep the front door barred but have the side one open for sales. But Louis and his wife would never do that. The couple attended Mass not only on the weekend, but each morning. They encouraged the girls to read the Lives of the Saints in addition to morning and night prayers.