Begger

I have often come across beggers since I came here. Today, I also came across a begger. When I was walking on a road , a pregnant lady tolked me. Firstly,She introduced herself politely. She just came here from a north parth of England to leave her husband, who is alchoholic.She said she needed $40 to get place to stay.
I answered that I could not help her. She required me £4 for lunch meal.
I was so sorry for her, but I did not have even 50pence at the moment truly.
I told that I did not have even 50pence, but her expression of face was saing that it could not be true.
Even if I have had money, I would not have given her because I am a poor student.
Insted of money, I gave her two sweet candies.
I wonder why many pregnant women have to be begger.