I am living up to my income as it is." "Oh," said Ida--she gave her head a noble toss, and spoke impressively--"I am prepared to go without myself to make it possible for you to meet her bills.

You know I spoke the other day of a new lace dress.

Well, that would cost at least a hundred; I will go without that.

And I wanted some new portieres for my room; I will go without them.

That means, say, fifty more.