On learning what it was, she endeavoured to comfort and assure her, but to little purpose.
As soon as Ellen could regain sufficient composure of mind, she went forth in search of work at other shops.

To one of her peculiar, timid, and shrinking disposition this was a severe trial.

But there was no passing it by.

Three days elapsed, during which every effort to get work proved unsuccessful.

Even the clothing stores had nothing to give out to extra hands.
Reduced to their last penny, Ellen was almost in despair, when she called upon Mr.Lawson.The garment he gave her to make seemed to her like help sent from heaven.