"Do you think I could permit you to do such a thing ?" "Why not, mother ?" "What a life for a child to lead! Do you think I could let you wander about the streets exposed to the insults and rude jests of the vicious and thoughtless?
You do not understand what you propose." "I think I do, mother.

I don't see any harm in selling candy to those who are willing to buy." "Perhaps there is no harm in the mere act of selling candy; but what a life for you to lead! It makes me shudder to think of it." "It is your pride, mother." "I am thankful I have: some pride left, Katy." "But mother, we can't be poor and proud.

We haven't got any money to proud with." "I am proud, I know; I wish I could banish it," replied Mrs.Redburn, with a deep sigh.
"Let me try the plan, mother, and if I can't get along with it, I will give it up." "It will subject you to a great many trials and temptations." "I can manage them, mother." "Can you submit to the insults of evil-minded persons ?" "Yes, mother; no decent person would insult me and I don't care for others.

I can pity them, and run away from them.

I am not afraid of anything.