some small share of the money, as an acknowledgment for the use of her
property.

"Here, Madam," said Harry, when he had retraced his steps to the
house, "is your tablecloth, for which I am much obliged. It saved the
train."

"Well, I'm thankful! Little did I ever think a tablecloth would do so
much good. Why, it only cost me a dollar and a quarter."

"Allow me to ask your acceptance of this bill to pay you for the use
of it."

"Land sakes! why, you've given me ten dollars!"

"It's all right. It came from the passengers. They gave me something
too."

"You didn't tell me your name."

"My name is Harry Vane."

"Do you live round here? I never heerd the name afore."

"I've just come to the village. I'm going to live with John Fox."

"You don't say! Be you any kin to Fox?"

"Not very near. He's my guardian."