Money that she owed, money that she must spend; nothing but outlay of money--and where was it to come from?
So far as her pecuniary resources were concerned, she was equally removed from hope and fear.

Twice a year the same income flowed in regularly from the same investments.

What she could pay at any future time was far more plainly revealed to her than what she might owe.

With tact and management it would be possible to partially satisfy creditors, and keep up appearances for six months more.

To that conclusion her reflections led her, and left her to write cheques.
And after the six months--what then?
Having first completed her correspondence with the tradespeople, and having next decided on her contributions to the Charities, this iron matron took up her fan again, cooled herself, and met the question of the future face to face.
Ovid was the central figure in the prospect.
If he lived devoted to his profession, and lived unmarried, there was a last resource always left to Mrs.Gallilee.For years past, his professional gains had added largely to the income which he had inherited from his father.