I have not much money, and I must make it last a long time.

I do not mind how quiet the place, or how poor; the quieter the better for me.

Can you tell me of such a place ?" "You would want a place fit for a lady ?" he said, in a half-questioning tone, and with a glance at my silk dress.
"No," I answered, eagerly.

"I mean such a cottage as you would live in.
I would do all my own work, for I am very poor, and I do not know yet how I can get my living.

I must be very careful of my money till I find out what I can do.