Answer:
Meg overhears the Moffat sisters discussing her family's financial troubles.
Explanation:
hey are speaking about the fact that Meg has received flowers from Laurie. Because they are not engaged, the Moffat sisters discuss the idea that Meg mus be "scheming" to get him to propose. Their marriage would help correct the family's financial woes.
How is he now?
I hope he’s better
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When doing something like this, some find it useful to annotate the text by putting in notes and explanations of what is being said.
(Like pastors at a church when giving the message, or a comedian needing to remember some little things)
It basically just helps the reader not forget side notes or little things that can make the others either more entertained or more helpful.