I know that John is poor; but what of that?

I know that John is poor; but what of that?

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My Own Life, or, A Deserted Wife (1898)

“I know that John is poor; but what of that?” Ida May Beard. Carolina Quotes, record CQ-9FB47B2019. https://carolinaquotes.com/quote/9fb47b2019

I made up my mind, however, not to tell him a falsehood, but to speak the truth, let come what would.

I was in hopes they would do so on the following day, as the children and I were growing very weak from want of food.

I was not thinking of myself, but of my two hungry children, who had retired supperless.