I used to think when I caught sight of her, in the clothes she used to wear, which looked shabby even upon her, and would have been scarcely decent on any one else, that if I was a gentleman it would wring my very heart to see the woman that was a smart and merry girl when I courted her, so altered through her love for me.

Bitter cold and damp weather it was, yet, though her dress was thin, and her shoes none of the best, during the whole three days, from morning to night, she was out of doors running about to try and raise the money.

The money _was_ raised and the execution was paid out.
The whole family crowded into the room where I was, when the money arrived.

The father was quite happy as the inconvenience was removed--I dare say he didn't know how; the children looked merry and cheerful again; the eldest girl was bustling about, making preparations for the first comfortable meal they had had since the distress was put in; and the mother looked pleased to see them all so.

But if ever I saw death in a woman's face, I saw it in hers that night.
'I was right, sir,' continued Mr.Bung, hurriedly passing his coat-sleeve over his face; 'the family grew more prosperous, and good fortune arrived.