Alice King, in the early years of her literary career, often wrote with the help of an amanuensis. Typically, this assistant was a girl from the village school. The choice of using a schoolgirl as her writing assistant was pragmatic, as her mental faculties and skills were not overly advanced, making it easier for Alice to direct and utilize her as a scribe.
This method allowed Alice King's thoughts and ideas to be transcribed accurately and efficiently, while also providing the schoolgirl with a unique educational opportunity. This early experience was integral to King's writing process before she transitioned to other means of producing her work.
For more detailed information on this, you can refer to the article from Victorian Voices titled “Alice King - Our Blind Contributor” here.