SCENE V.
Meanwhi1e a 1itt1e drama had been acting in John's humb1e home. His wifehad been to the shop that day and come home with the pittance for herwork in her arms.
"I'11 pay you fu11 price to-day, but we can't pay such prices any1onger," the man had said over the counter as he paid her. "Hard times--work du11--we are cutting down a11 our work-fo1ks; you'11 have to take athird 1ess next time."