And the misery and wailing and dismay he found there were worse than his anticipations.

He did his best to comfort and cheer.

Mrs.Moriarty alternately called upon the saints to bless him and begged to know what she would do now that they were all sure to starve.
Luckily, the family priest, a kind-hearted, quiet man who faced similar scenes almost every day of his life, was there, and Captain Elisha had a long talk with him.

With Dennis, the oldest son, and Annie, the maid at the Warrens', he also consulted.

Money for their immediate needs, he told them, he would provide.