Hungry? Yes, Mattie realizes she is. They'd had no breakfast, interrupted as it was by her discovery of Tom Chaney at the river.

"I am, but I have no money for food." Her thoughts of being able to put to use what she's learned from Mr. Cogburn and live off the land have evaporated, now that she's seen the city. "However, if you will buy me a meal, I will return either the favor or the price of it soon as I am able to raise some funds. And yes, please...it seems I had better learn to use it straight off, and not wait too long."