"Horder me out of the horspital! and what for? Who began it? No, missis, be fair; wait until my sister gives her answer."
"Well, then, she must be quick about it—I can't wait about here all day."
"I'll give my sister the money to take her to Australia if you say you can get me a situation as wet-nurse."
"Yes, I think I can do that. It was four pounds five that you gave me to keep. I remember the amount, for since I've been here no one has come with half that. If they have five shillings they think they can buy half London."
"My sister is very careful," said Jenny, sententiously. The matron looked sharply at her and said—
"Now come along with me—I'm going to fetch your sister's money. I can't leave you here—you'd get quarrelling with my patients."
"No, missis, indeed I won't say nothing to her."
"Do as I tell you. Come along with me."
So with a passing scowl Jenny expressed her contempt for the woman who had come "a-interfering in 'er business," and went after the matron, watching her every movement. When they came back Jenny's eyes were fixed on the matron's fat hand as if she could see the yellow metal through the fingers.
"Here is your money," said the matron; "four pounds five. You can give your sister what you like."