Not Enough
Matt knew that those groceries were not likely to be enough, and he felt compelled to make a real contribution. Once he left the house, he couldn’t get Chauncy and Barbara out of his mind. Overall, he was upset for the mother-son duo.
The Disturbing Truth
Barbara couldn’t work because of her medical condition, so the only money coming into the household was from her disability checks. Chauncy hadn’t received new clothes in years, and those groceries might last a week at most.