We spent nearly all we had in buying our winter clothing and fuel.

It worries me very much, for we had plenty of money before mother was taken sick." "I hope you haven't wanted for anything." "No, ma'am; for when my purse was empty, I came up here, only yesterday, to borrow some of you, if you would please to lend it me." "Certainly, I will, my child.

I am very glad you came." "Michael would make me tell what I wanted, and then he let me have three dollars, and offered to let me have as much as I wanted.

I didn't know as you would like it if I borrowed money of your servant." "You did just right: and I am glad that Michael has a kind heart.

Now, how much money do you want ?" "I thought I would ask you to lend me twenty dollars; and just as soon, after mother gets well, as I can gather the money together, I will pay you--and the interest," she added, glancing at Grace.
"Now, Katy, that is too bad!" exclaimed Grace, catching her by the hand, while a tear started from her eye.