Old Swann is layin' off." This was an untruth, Rose knew, because the mills had never been so full, and men never so in demand.

Besides her father was an expert at his trade and could always have work.
"I'm sorry," she said, slowly.

"I've been thinking lately that I'll give up school and go to work.

In an office uptown or a department store." "Rose, that'd be good of you," he replied.

"You could help along a lot.