Aye, she wanted help, but not that sort. It was easier to take money from men who took something in return. Or when she blackmailed them and they had no choice about it. She wasn't going to accept.... Lory, of all people, tossing coins at her like she was a common beggar.

"Single mothers need to work too." Oh but the meaning wasn't lost on her, especially now that she realized that Lory did not only possess fine clothes, but multiple money purses too. Wherever she worked was too high class for a Longbottom. Her lip curled up in disgust. "And I don't need yer money, I can make me own."