James did not mean to tell a lie, but he was a little angry and excited,
and when boys are in that state of mind, they are very apt to say they
know not what.

Jonas looked at both sides of the half dollar very attentively.

"Which half dollar was it," said he, "that you tried to get the eagle
off of?"

"Mine," said Rollo; "let me see."

Jonas held down the half dollar, and showed to Rollo and James the marks
and scratches made by the pin; proving that this was Rollo's half
dollar. James looked ashamed and confounded; Jonas just waited to hear
what he would say.



HEARTS RIGHT AGAIN.

James stood still a minute, thinking presently he said,

"Well, Rollo, I suppose my half dollar is lost, but I am glad yours is
safe, at any rate."

"I am sorry yours is lost," said Rollo, "but then I can give you half of
what I buy with mine."

"Where did you put the half dollars?" said Jonas.