Part 2, Chapters 11-14 Summary

Mike leaves work one day, telling Bodnar he will meet him later for a drink. He wants to get home to see Mary and the kids. They sit down to a good dinner and Mike pays attention to the children. After dinner, the older children go out to play and Mike and Mary talk about their finances and the things that they need. They are in debt. They have a book with the local merchants and Mary tries to give them something every payday. Mike is still not working full time. Mike's pay does not cover all of their expenses. They still have money in the bank but their savings is diminishing. Mary suggests that they move to a larger house so she can take in boarders. Mike will not allow it. He says that is not why he...