The publisher was so doubtful that be wanted her to split the publishing costs with him, and all she hoped was that it would make enough money for her to buy a new silk dress. (Passage 2 )

【参考答案】

出版人很怀疑小说能够成功，他想让她和他一起承担出版费用，她希望的也只是挣够一件丝绸衣服的钱。