Rose felt sick with the entire situation. Yet when Alice said she was alright, she moved back to her pew. What could she do to help her sister? What little she earned, already went to support her family in their basic needs, and she was desperate to get out of domestic service. Alice and her child would be a burden to them all. At least with Tobias, she would never have to worry about money again. And still she hated it.

And then came Benny's words. Rose gave him the most hateful look she was capable of. "You're trash, and you will always be trash, and my poor sister is way above you. So hold your tongue." She whispered.