Julie Taylor answers “Toward the end of the book it was...”

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Toward the end of the book it was emphasized Louise was destitute. Why didn't she have any money? She was paid and they mentioned Louise didn't spend much on clothing (accepting hand-me-downs), and she ate at the Masses' house.

Julie Taylor I don't think she's cashing her cheques. Or at least cashing them rarely.

There are a lot of secrets in the book so we can't really know Louise. There…moreI don't think she's cashing her cheques. Or at least cashing them rarely.

There are a lot of secrets in the book so we can't really know Louise. There is reference made to her time in a hospital and there is one sentence about a bailiff who is kind to her, so she may have done time before for another violent event. The book doesn't tell us enough about her to understand her financial situation. I do believe the family is paying her, but the job for her is not about the money, it's about being a contributing member of a family. Considering she doesn't open her mail, pay her taxes, pay her rent on time, I think the also does not cash her cheques and that's an aspect of her mental illness.(less)

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