But when it comes to asking them for money--' 'I'm very sorry.

I would rather have done anything if I had known how it would annoy you.' 'If we have to wait a month, five pounds will be very little use to us.' She detailed all manner of expenses that had to be met--outlay there was no possibility of avoiding so long as their life was maintained on its present basis.
'However, you needn't trouble any more about it.

I'll see to it.

Now you are free from your book try to rest.' 'Come and sit by the fire.

There's small chance of rest for me if we are thinking unkindly of each other.' A doleful Christmas.