Question

Well, son, I'll tell you:

Answer 1

Answer:

1. a life of luxury

2. a life that is free of troubles

(and possibly) 4. a life that is relaxed

Explanation:

The mother explains that her life had been hard, but she continues to work through it all. Answer 5 simply makes no sense, and if it were a "crystal stair" there would have been no tacks, no splinters, no boards torn up, it would be an easy path.