We must go back to the old work; we can always live on that.

I can't take anything from you, Alice.' 'Well, I think it's very unkind, Emma.' 'Perhaps so, but I can't help it: It's kind of you to offer, I feel that; but I'd rather work my fingers to the bone than touch one halfpenny now that I haven't earned.' Alice bridled slightly and urged no more.

She left before Kate returned.
In the course of the morning Emma strung herself to the effort of letting her sister know the true state of affairs.

It was only what Kate had for a long time suspected, and she freely said as much, expressing her sentiments with fluent indignation.
'Of course I know you won't hear of it,' she said, 'but if I was in your place I'd make him smart.

I'd have him up and make him pay, see if I wouldn't.