'As you please, widow.

His presence is not necessary that I know of.

But both he and I must live; to live, we must eat and drink; to eat and drink, we must have money:--I say no more.' 'Do you know how pinched and destitute I am ?' she retorted.

'I do not think you do, or can.

If you had eyes, and could look around you on this poor place, you would have pity on me.