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hanging up his black gown behind the door

"Dr Lavendar," said the senior warden, "you will, I aood collection Mrs Richie

put in a five-dollar bill"

"Well," said Dr Lavendar, "we need it Your father sent ht did not coenerosity; instead, he

slid the an to

count it Dr Lavendar looked at him over his spectacles; when only

half a dozen coppers were left, he said suddenly: "Samuel!"

The senior warden looked up; "Yes, sir?"

"Saht looked down; then he slowly picked up the last penny

"Yes; he spoke of you Sa to say to you of a

very serious nature"

"We have nine dollars and seventy-seven cents," said the senior

warden

"Your father," said Dr Lavendar, "has expressed a willingness to see

you"

Mr Wright put the -string up, wound it round and round the top; his hands

trembled