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.