They were only sisters, and had always loved each other much.

During their conversation, Jane said, in allusion to the season: "It begins to feel a little chilly to-day, as if winter were coming.
And, by the way, you are going to get a cloak this fall, Ellen, are you not ?" "Indeed, I can hardly tell, Jane," Ellen replied, in a serious tone; "Henry's earnings, somehow or other, don't seem to go far with us; and yet I try to be as prudent as I can.

We have but a few dollars laid by, and both of us want warm underclothing.

Henry must have a coat and pair of pantaloons to look decent this winter; so I must try and do without the cloak, I suppose." "I am sorry for that.

But keep a good heart about it, sister.