"Why give YOU some of it!" She remembered HE had bought no engagement ring at all, and she preferred William, who was not mean, if he were foolish.

But now the young man talked only of the dances to which he went with his betrothed, and the different resplendent clothes she wore; or he told his mother with glee how they went to the theatre like great swells.
He wanted to bring the girl home.

Mrs.Morel said she should come at the Christmas.

This time William arrived with a lady, but with no presents.
Mrs.Morel had prepared supper.

Hearing footsteps, she rose and went to the door.