A change, then, is required.

We must lessen our expenses.

And now listen to what I have to propose.

I went this afternoon to see Mrs.Capron, and she says, that if we will furnish our own room, she will board us and a nurse for ten dollars a week." "Board us!" "Yes, dear.

Won't it be much better for us to take boarding for two or three years, until we can afford to keep a house ?" "But our furniture, Mary?
What is to be done with that ?" "All provided for," said Mrs.Wilkinson, with sparkling eyes, and a countenance flushed with the excitement she felt.