All you need to do is to wear them once and swear they're old." "An oath is nothing?
But where is the money coming from ?" Mrs.Coombe shrugged her shoulders.

"One can't get along without clothes! And even if I could, there is another reason for the trip.

My medicine is almost finished.

I can't risk being without that." It was the opportunity for which Esther had waited.

She spoke eagerly.
"Why not try getting it filled here?
I'm sure they are as careful as possible at Taylor's." The hand-bag shut with a particularly emphatic click.