The $500 Check — page 19: what you’re looking at

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6 THE $500 CHEOE. ‘* How is it with you ?’”’ ‘*T only wish I had his chance,”’ said Bert, warmly. ‘‘I am fond of study but I am poor, and must work fora living.’ “ You have the right idea, and he has not,”’ said the old man, sententiously. At this moment a light buggy was driven swiftly by. Seated in it was a boy about the age of Bert, apparently, but of slighter figure. The horse, suddenly spying the old man, shied, and in a trice the buggy was upset, and the young dude went sprawling on the ground. Bert grasped the situation, and sprang to the rescue. He seized the terrified horse, while the old man helped reverse the carriage, which fortunately had not met with any material damage. The same may be said of the young driver who, with mortified face, struggled to his feet, and surveyed ruetully the muddy stains on his handsome suit. ‘“T hope you’re not hurt, Percy,’’ said Bert, with solicitude. ‘“‘T’ve spoiled my suit, that’s all,’’ returned Percy, shortly. ‘‘ What made you scare my horse ?”’ Gomichoo CS (E(@) m