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realize that I once was short of my railroad fare in New York I--

well, a poor creature asked me for some money to buy a coat It was a

dreadfully cold day It left me just three dollars short of my fare

home; so I stepped into the Bible House--you know the Bible House?--

and just stated the case to the head clerk, and said I would be

obliged if he would lend ot very

red; "I assure you--"

"You don't say so, sir!" said Willia respectfully; but he bent

down and pulled Danny's ear

"Yes," said Dr Lavendar; "yes, indeed! I will not repeat what he

said; you would be indignant I just mention the circus If any gentleot into

such a fix in Old Chester, of course he would just speak to Saht, or you, or er came on

business at dinner-tiht of Martha and moved uneasily in his chair

"But," proceeded Dr Lavendar, "it is not so everywhere Convenience

is considered It isn't hospitable; but you can't say it's wicked?"

"Dr Lavendar," said Willia, "you don't believe that was the

reason"