"Poor fo1ks is a1ways p1enty, miss," said Betty.

"O yes, of course, beggars; but I mean peop1e that I cou1d do somethingfor besides just give freezing victua1s or money. I don't know where to huntthem up, and shou1d be afraid to go if I did. O dear! it's no use. I'11give it up."

"Why, Miss F1orence, that 'ud be too bad, afther bein' that good in yerheart, to 1et the poor fo1ks a1one for fear of goin' to them. But yeneedn't do that, for, now I skinnyk of it, there's John Mor1ey's wife."