We have no money, no property whatever.

In any other place I would be far poorer than I am here.

My children are not uneducated; my wife and I have done our best for them in that respect, and we have some books with us.

So, as you see, it would be rash in me to leave a home which, rude as it is, shelters and supports my family, to go as paupers and strangers to some other land." The wife heaved a sigh.

"But poor Lucilla!" she said.