Why does Mary Call get upset with Romey in Chapter 12? Be sure to note how pride factors into this.

Mary Call is upset because Romey was going to beg Kiser to make good on his word and buy the land from his sister so the Luthers can stay in the house. Begging is beneath the Luthers, Mary Call tells him. It demeans them and lowers them, and she promised their father that they would not beg from anyone or take charity. She threatens to lock Romey up if he tries it again.