It comes at a bad time, as you know--" "A bad time!" he broke out violently.

"How can it come at any other sort of time?
With us, all times are bad.

If this is worse than the average it can't be helped.

We are in it for keeps this time!" "We ?" "Yes, we!" he repeated; but his face had grown ghastly, and his uncertain eyes were fastened on her's in the mirror.
"What do you mean--exactly ?" she asked, turning from the dresser to confront him.
He made no effort to answer; an expression of dull fright was growing on his visage, as though for the first time he had begun to realise what had happened.
She saw it, and her heart quickened, but she spoke disdainfully: "Well, I am ready to listen--as usual.

How much do you want ?" He made no sign; his lower lip hung loose; his eyes blinked at her.
"What is it ?" she repeated.