And then, when all is arranged, we must try to live economically some way; and perhaps we can make it up again.
But you see, dear, there can be no more of this kind of expenses at present," he said, pointing to the dresses and jewelry on the bed.
"Well, John, I am sure I had rather die!" said Lillie, gathering herself into a little white heap, and tumbling into the middle of the bed.

"I am sure if we have got to rub and scrub and starve so, I had rather die and done with it; and I hope I shall." John crossed his arms, and looked gloomily out of the window.
"Perhaps you had better," he said.

"I am sure I should be glad to." "Yes, I dare say!" said Lillie; "that is all you care for me.

Now there is Dick Follingsbee, he would be taking care of his wife.

Why, he has failed three or four times, and always come out richer than he was before!" "He is a swindler and a rascal!" said John; "that is what he is." "I don't care if he is," said Lillie, sobbing.