He must work if he and his family were to eat.

The thirty shillings he had earned last week could not last for ever.

Indeed, the neighbours all seemed to take it for granted he would see to Mrs Pratt's burial; and how could he do otherwise?
That meant a decided pull on his small resources.

For a day or two he might live on his capital, and after that-- He put off that uncomfortable speculation.

The baby began loudly to demand its morning meal; and the three-year-old, having run through its mirth, began to whimper for its mother.