It's remarkable how short a time money does last and how hard it is to earn.

Sadie misled me about that; she used to hint that I had only to apply my talents and pick up the cash; but since she's a business woman, she ought to have known better.
The virtuous path is about as rocky as luck can make it; but perhaps you take something for granted if you allow that making money is virtuous." Festing frowned impatiently.

"One ought to pay one's debts." "One's generally forced," Charnock replied.

"But I think I see what you mean.

We undertook this contract and must carry it out if possible.
Sadie would agree.