And to whom should she go?
Reluctantly she retraced her steps.
"Set down," said Mr.Cobb, pulling forward a chair.

"Now what is it you want ?" Mrs.Barnes sat down.

"I'll tell you what I don't want," she said with emphasis.

"I don't want you to give me any money or to lend me any, either--without it's bein' a plain business deal.

I ain't askin' charity of you or anybody else, Solomon Cobb.