human
Robert was not a converted man at that time, went on Mrs. Farren.
gpt
The blow knocked him down, and utterly bewildered him. He saw no means at all of paying the debts, and he knew they must be paid immediately. Helen hadn't confessed till her creditors had driven her to extremities; and he went into the city in a state of despair, for there was 'no help for him in his God.' Perhaps he would have asked aid from his employer if Mr. Elton had been the owner of the business. But old Mrs. Elton was a close woman, and her son did nothing without her consent.