Thank you! ^ ^
Scene Transitions can be turned OFF in Extra Options (it's an Item in your inventory that pulls up some extra Options that aren't available in the Menu GUI).
You actually start of with a decent bit of money if you sell your starting Potions, Maid Dresses and starting Furniture (except Stove and bed, don't sell those please).
Opening Chests can also give 3-8 Silver per day (assuming you can see and disarm traps) when you sell the contents. There is actually not that many uses for money in game, especially once you get a few hours in.