Thank yer. Of course we know there’s always the poorhouse. Come, Henry.
[She exits at left, leaving the outside door open.
HENRY
Emma is a little upset. I hope you won’t mind her talk. I guess her part of it ain’t any too easy.
[He exits, shutting the door.
ELLA (to Jane)
Poor Henry! Of course I s’pose you’re right not to lend it to him. But I don’t know as I could do it, but I’m sensitive.
JANE
Perhaps it’s harder to say no than you think.
[Hannah enters.