[He wonders then: if the children board at the school, then have they nowhere else to go? Have they any family? Such thoughts flit across only his mind, but not his countenance, and his kind disposition does not falter against the boy's curtness. Rather than annoyed, he appears apologetic.]
Well, I'm afraid I have no sweets to give, and I doubt my money will go far in your land.
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Well, I'm afraid I have no sweets to give, and I doubt my money will go far in your land.