Question

The boys and I would wear threadbare clothing washed to dishwater color; but always, the taxes and the mortgage would be paid up.Choose one
1. Progress doesn't happen all at once.
2. Paying your bills comes before comfort.
3. When a community comes together, it can create something great.
4. You have to stand up for the things that are yours.

Answer 1

2. Paying your bills comes before comfort. The sentence contrasts shabby clothing with the priority of keeping taxes and mortgage paid, showing financial obligations are met even at the cost of personal comfort.