Won't you tell me what you want ?" "I would rather not, Michael; but I will come again to-morrow." "See here, Katy; maybe you're short of money.

If you are, I have a matter of three hundred dollars in the Savings Bank; and you may be sure you shall have every cent of it if you want it." This was a very liberal offer, though it is probable he did not think she would want any considerable portion of it, or that she could even comprehend the meaning of so large a sum.

Katy was sorely tempted to negotiate with him for the loan but she was not sure that it would be proper to borrow money of the servant, and perhaps Mrs.Gordon would not like it.
"I thank you, Michael; you are very kind, but I think I would rather see Mrs.Gordon." "I have a matter of five or six dollars in my pocket now; and it that'll be of any service to you, take it and welcome." Katy stopped to think.

A few dollars would be all that she needed before the return of Mrs.Gordon; and yet she did not feel like accepting it.

What would the lady say on her return, when told that she had borrowed money of her servant?
Yet the servant had a kind heart, and really desired to serve her.