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216 THE $500 CHECK. as I give. I inclose my bill, and will be very glad if you will send me the money by return of mail, taking it out of any money that is to come to Mr. Harding. J work hard for my money, and | can’t afford to lose thirty-two dollars, and it isn’t right that I should. Hoping to hear from you very soon, I remain, Yours respectfully, AMELIA STUBBS. P. S. You can send me a check, as I can get it cashed by my grocer. ‘‘Mrs. Stubbs means business,’ remarked Bert with a smile. ‘*‘ Have you sent her the money ?”’ ‘“Not yet. I don’t hold myself liable for Ralph Harding’s debts, even if this is the man Tam after. However, I am willing to pay Mrs. Stubbs for information, if she can furnish any that will help us.”’ | ‘Have you written to her.”’ ‘‘T am going to send a letter to her by you.” ‘‘“Am I to go to Harrisburg ?’’ exclaimed Bert, pleasantly surprised. ‘Yes: I shall send you there to-morrow.”’ ‘‘T should liketogo. WhatamItodowhen I get there ?”’ ** First of all you must call on Mrs. Stubbs. Gomicbooks. co m