ANDREW. I know, I know.
ELLEN. The money was all gone. They turned me out at the old place, and then——
ANDREW. I know, dear.
ELLEN. I got sewing, but when the smallpox——
ANDREW. I have all your letters, Nell. Come, help me to pack.
ELLEN. What! You're really decided——
JOEL. [Approaching.] Hello, Sis!
ELLEN. [Absently.] Ah, Joel; that you? [Eagerly, following Andrew to the knapsack.] But, my dear——
ANDREW. Just these few things, and we're off.
ELLEN. [Agitated.] Wait, wait! You don't know yet why I've come—instead of writing.