The need is sorer elsewhere." "Go, I will do my best.

At least I can make a poultice, and see that he is put to bed.

I have medicaments in my bag.

I would not hinder thee.

Sure there is work for all in this terrible place!" "And this is only one of many scattered throughout the city!" breathed Gertrude softly, her heart swelling within her.
Ever since she had halted before this house she had been aware of the sound of plaintive weeping and wailing proceeding from the adjoining tenement; and as Dinah moved away towards the door opposite, she asked Elizabeth Harwood what the sound meant, and if there was trouble in the next house.
"Trouble ?--trouble and death everywhere!" was the answer.