When asked for money, Shirley rarely held back. She put down her name for 5. After the 300 she had lately given, and the many smaller sums she was giving constantly, it was as much as she could at present afford. Donne looked at it, declared the subscription "shabby," and clamorously demanded more. Miss Keeldar flushed up with some indignation and more astonishment.
"At present I shall give no more," said she.
"Not give more! Why, I expected you to head the list with a cool hundred. With your property, you should never put down a signature for less."
She was silent.

When asked for money, Shirley rarely held back. She put down her name for 5. After the 300 she had lately given, and the many smaller sums she was giving constantly, it was as much as she could at present afford.
Donne looked at it, declared the amount "shabby," and loudly demanded more. Miss Keeldar flushed up with indignation and astonishment.
"At present I shall give no more," said she.
"Not give more! Why, with your property, I expected you to head the list with a cool hundred. 