Why did the two boys survive only on black- bread and figs,despite making a decent earnings?

Why did the two boys survive only on black- bread and figs,despite mak

1.	Why did the two boys survive only on black- bread and figs,despite making a decent earnings?
Answer» Becozz..they are saving for their sister\'s care in hospital and thus didn\'t want to spend un necessarily on their daily meal.