The $500 Check — page 283: what you’re looking at

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sar 964 THE $500 OHEOK. ‘¢ Of course I oniy think of him as a friend, but we were very congenial, and it is not often that one meets a congenial spirit.” ‘Why not send a letter te Mr. BRarding by me ?’’ ‘¢ |—that is; mamma, do you think it would be proper?’’ asked Angelica, with bashful hesitation. ‘“T don’t know why not,’ answered Mrs. Stubbs promptly. ‘*‘ You might ask in the letter when it wil! be convenient for him to | pay his board bill.” ‘‘Oh, ma, how unromantic!”’ ‘*Téi may not be romantic, Angelica, but it’s Gusiness,’’ said the practical mother. Miss Stubbs did write the letter, but it is certain she did not mention the board bill a0 it. GOomichooks:- Go