You might get something on that.' 'It'll have to be paid somehow,' said Ruth, 'or you'll be taken off to jail for a month, the same as Mrs Newman's husband was last winter.' 'Well, you'd better take the coat and vest and see what you can get on 'em tomorrow.' 'Yes,' said Ruth; 'and there's that brown silk dress of mine--you know, the one I wore when we was married--I might get something on that, because we won't get enough on the coat and vest.

I don't like parting with the dress, although I never wear it; but we'll be sure to be able to get it out again, won't we ?' 'Of course,' said Easton.
They remained silent for some time, Easton staring at the list of debts and the letters.

She was wondering if he still thought she managed badly, and what he would do about it.

She knew she had always done her best.

At last she said, wistfully, trying to speak plainly for there seemed to be a lump in her throat: 'And what about tomorrow?
Would you like to spend the money yourself, or shall I manage as I've done before, or will you tell me what to do ?' 'I don't know, dear,' said Easton, sheepishly.