In less than twelve months, every dollar I have will be expended; and then what are we to do?
Now, Edith, is the time for us to look at the matter earnestly, and to determine the course we will take.

There is no use to look away from it.

A good house in a central situation, large enough for the purpose, can no doubt be obtained; and I think there will be no difficulty about our getting boarders enough to fill it.

The income or profit from these will enable us still to live comfortably, and keep Edward and Ellen at school." "It is hard," was the only remark Edith made to this.
"It is hard, my daughter; very hard! I have thought and thought about it until my whole mind has been thrown into confusion.

But it will not do to think for ever; there must be action.