Dolly hesitated; had to say yes.
"And he did not give it to you?"
"Yes, mother; he sent me some."
"When?"
"It was—it must have been three weeks ago."
"How much?"
"Not enough to pay all that is due to Margaret."
Mrs. Copley laid down her face in her hands. A terrible pain went through Dolly's heart; but what could she say. It seemed as if pain pricked her like a shower of arrows, first on this side and then on that. She thought her mother had gained somewhat in the past weeks; how would it, or could it, be now? Presently Mrs. Copley lifted up her head with a further question.
"Is Sarah paid?"
"No, mother; not yet," said poor Dolly.