She looked at these things with certain misgivings.

The contemplation of food had more significance than usual.
While she was eating she began to wonder how much money she had.

It struck her as exceedingly important, and without ado she went to look for her purse.

It was on the dresser, and in it were seven dollars in bills and some change.

She quailed as she thought of the insignificance of the amount and rejoiced because the rent was paid until the end of the month.