Old Ballard took me to task before all the shop, and intimated that I was not disposed to act honestly towards him.

This I cannot bear from any one; I answered him in anger, and was discharged on the spot.

And now, what we are to do, heaven only knows! Winter is almost upon us, and we have not five dollars in the world." "But something will turn up for us, Henry, I know it will," said Ellen, trying to smile encouragingly, although her heart was heavy in her bosom.
Her husband shook his head, doubtingly, and then all was gloomy and oppressive silence.

For nearly an hour, no word was spoken by either.

Each mind was busy with painful thoughts, and one with fearful forebodings of evil.