Richie Rich Gems #38

When the Riches throw a masquerade party, two pirate-costumed thieves crash the festivities—claiming their loot is just part of the game. While everyone else laughs along, Richie and Cadbury grow suspicious and follow the intruders, only to find themselves trapped.

In this lighthearted 1981 tale from *Richie Rich Gems #38*, Richie Rich’s fortune takes an unexpected turn when a rainy fall into the pond soaks his money—only to have a clever bird make off with some of the bills to line her nest. A simple mishap turns into a whimsical moment of loss and wonder, all in a single page of classic children's humor.