what offer does kiser make to the children in chapter 3

The Kaiser tries to be kind by telling her that they can stay on through the winter at no charge, but they will have to get help from somebody, maybe the county. As they are talking, Mary Call looks out at Romey in the garden and sees how thin all her siblings are. She feels angry, thinking that it is not fair that Kiser takes everything from them, and they are still expected to say thank you. She tells Kiser about the note he signed, giving them the land, and tells him she will let him see it if he promises not to tear it up. He does not promise, but she gives it to him anyway.