Abby and her husband married in 1820 and had 4 children fairly quickly. In 1840, her husband, David moved to the city to find work at a new factory. A year later, Abby was working at a boarding house and saloon. Which is the most likely conclusion?

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The fact that David moved to the city to find work and Abby was left working suggests that he did not abandon them willingly, but had to leave to support his family. Therefore, the most likely conclusion is that David was forced to leave due to financial reasons and did not abandon them.

Abby and Her Husband Married in 1820 and Had 4