The $500 Check — page 250: what you’re looking at

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A BOARDING-HOUSE IN HARRISBURG. 231 ‘“That’s what I tell ma, but ma’s rather severe on boarders that go away without pay- ing her.’’ ‘* Did he take all his baggage with him, Miss Stubbs ?”’ ‘* He left behind a box of books and papers. They weren't of much account—some old letters and such.’’ ‘* Did your mother preserve them ?’’ asked Bert eagerly. ‘“Yes, I believe so; but she would have preferred to have him leave his trunk. That might have been sold for a part of his board bill.’’ ‘*Do you think I could look over the books and papers?’’? asked Bert. ‘‘ What for?’’ inquired sri ak gia her face expressing curiosity. ‘You know I want to find him, and some of the papers might throw light on his move- ments.’’ ‘“*t don’t know but you could,’’ answered Angelica indifferently. ‘Til be willing to pay your mother one week’s board for the box and its contents.” Gomichoo CS (E(@)