The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1901-04-03

pocket.
just across the street the finest assortment of
skates that Willie had ever seem He went over to
look at them
My isn't that Jim dandy pair though Just
the ones want" And Wies eyes fairly danced
as he beheld pair of bright nickel "Acmes" lying
on strip of black plush
II reckon l can keep it. longs she gets the
flannel. They must cost lott
You mean the Roger Acme?" asked the atten-
dant as Willie having waited his turn pointed to the
coveted skates.
Yes; the ones in the corner
Three dollars and seventy-fve cents 1 think
they're listed. You may have them for three dollars
and ffty-fve cents Excellent bargain; none like it
in the ethyl"
Willie hesitated. With the money his aunt had
given him, he had just three dollars and fifty
cents.
Il reckon 1 can keep it, longs she gets the
flannel" he reflected at the same time ingling his
aunts thirty cents in his trouser pocket.
Can't make it any less. It's bargain at three
dollars and ifty-ive cents" The clerk carefully
brushed the skates with his soft silk handkerchief
But that other five cents" thought Willie.
Then, after moment, please lay them away for
me- I'll come in for them later"
Every we'll. I'll have them ready for you"
ITS five yards and half" figured Willie, as he
reached the street, land half yard of flannel will
come to just six cents That will be six cents more
for Aunt Ruth to pay She'll expect to, when
she finds out how much I've got'
ITS splendid piece of goods" declared Aunt
Ruth after she had taken Wie's purchase to her
room. "Im glad you got half yard extra. had
almost mind to have you get it, for fear I'd be
little short Thank you much Here six
cents"
ooh, that's all right" Nevertheless Willie took
the penny and shining nickel. Hurryng to his room
he counted his money to make sure he had enough
"Ifs-Just-it." But, somehow, Willie was 1osi1s
his enthusiasm.
On the way to the store Willie came upon group
of boys gathered about poster tackled the board
fence of vacant lot.
Wonder what they've found"
Getting nearer he looked over Elmer Masons
shoulder, and read:-
FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD!
To anyone giving information leading to the arrest
of the boys who broke into James Hills store Friday
night, November 27th, the above sum will be paid
HENRY B. STONE, Mayor
Say, Willie" exclaimed Elmer, I'D like that
money mighty well but I'm glad I'm not one of the
boys who stole, aren't you?"
Willie appeared not to notice the remark
why, old man, you look awfuly queer Aren't
sick, your"
80 Course I'm notP' And Willie hurried away,
with an attempt TO whistle.
lin just as bad-f-if it wasn't breaking ir
tor it, and being advertised for" thought Willie. as
ne went along when Aunt Ruth's always been
so good! To-steal from her 1 don't want any
skates, thereP And Willie brushed away more than
one tear; it seemed whole handful
they're all ready; three dollars and ffty-fve
cents The clerk handed out the skates neatly done
up almost before Willie closed the door.
II cant have them T,,o NOT ,,o,o.. ..-..-t,
faltered Willie slowly
Never mind" said the clerk, kindly. appearing
not to notice Willies tear-stained face "Perbaps
when you get emo 'gh, we'll have some others lust
like them hand"
That night, when Willie honestly confessed the