In this manner she obtained a few hours' sleep during the night; but these severe labors were a fearful task to be imposed upon a mere child.
The next day Mrs.Redburn, who could not fail to observe Katy's pale face and sunken eye, fretted so much about her that she was obliged to promise she would not attempt to make any more candy.

Mrs.Howard's son was still very sick, so that she was unable to render much assistance.
The rest of the neighbors, though kindly disposed, had their own families to care for, and could do very little for others.
With what slight aid her friends could afford, Katy struggled through a week, when Dr.Flynch appeared, and demanded the rent.

There was but little more than money enough left to pay it, but Katy would not ask him for any indulgence, and paid him in full.
In a few days more the purse was empty.

Katy's most dreaded hour had come.

She had no money, and almost every day some new thing was required for her mother.