Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-24
CHAPTER XIX.
Phil Starts a Bank Account.

Phil Starts q Bank Account.
Pha's first thought in the morning was o.
his precious check. He drew It from De
meath his pillow and carefully read 1t Tor
the hundredth time.
"I'u have enough to keep me In school
two terms anyway" he said to himself.
blissfully. I'll work till Christmas II Dean
will give me place In the greenhouses, al
though he is so particular he'll scarcely let
me look into them
His plans were laid for the day before he
had finished dressing. 1t would be too late
to go to the bank after his days work was
done, so he must arrange to go there during
the noon hour, for he had decided that he
must have a bank book. when he had such
an immense capital on hand
Cover had good naturally allowed him 60
learn to ride the bicycle, and when not using
it himself, permitted him to take 1t occa-
sionally. So as soon as he had eaten his
lunch he ran to the house In search OF him.
He found him, and Gyp, too, just dsmount-
ing from their wheels after spin together
down the road.
20 Cover" cried he, "can I take your
wheel long enough to go to town? III be
back inside of an hour"
what do you want to go now fory' in
quisitively.
Phil hesitated "I'd rather not tell
I'm afraid you'll have to walk, them,
was the curt answer.
"Jim viii let me have one Of the horses;
he's not stingy," said the other hotly.
Cover began to push his bicycle slowly
toward the house
'Gower Montjoy," exclaimed Gyp. II
should think you'd be ashamed of yourself!
You may take mine, Phil"
The boy attempted to balance himself on
her ma chine, but 1t being quite low and
Phil tall, he cut such sorry figure that
Gyp threw herself upon the grass Shrieking
with laughter Her brother paused, too.
and Joined in the laugh. She rose from the
ground, and laying hand on Covers BIZ
cycle pushed him roughly, attempting to
take 1t away from him.
stop, STOP he said, angrfly.
Still holding the bicycle with one hand,
she went quite close to him and whispered
in his ear. Mamma thinks it was Nose who
took all the cakes out of the pantry. so that
we had none for lunch the day DR.. King
was here but / know who did take them.
and what killed the gold fish, too and you'd
better loan Phil your whed!'
Cover moved forward sullenly. Here.
take it," he said.
Phil was about to refuse the use Of a
thing so unwilhngly offered but remember
ing how much more quickly he could go by
that means than any other, and catching
glimpse Of Gyps entreating face, he mount
ed the bicycle and rode off.
The cashier of the Easton bank knew him
WELL for many times during the previous
winter his son and Phil had coasted down
the long hill together, and sometimes the
boy ndO SDHe nome anu spent the evening
with Richard Human.
"WeH, Phil" said he. how are you? We
don't see much Of you nowadays.
No" was the reply. I'm working, and
expenses this winter. I think I'll start
little bank account with you,' and he
showed the check under the grating impor-
family, feeling sure that Mr.. Human would
be quite overcome by the magnificent sum
named in it. He looked at the check. then
at Phil.
Did Blackhart give You this in payment
for work you had done for him?'
mo, DR.. Blackhart did not give 1t to me
at all, but a friend of his, in return for
stone 1 gave him. He said that DR.. Black
hart owed him that much and that you
would give me the money"
The boys upright manner left no doubt in
the cashiers mind that he was speaking the
truth
Who was the man who gave the check
to your
from here last night"
We'll, let me give you some advice that
may help you in your affairs hereafter.
Never accept a check from man who signs
another persons name. This fellow who
ever he is. is common forger. Had cash.
ed that check, we should have had to
make every effort to capture him, and
every one might not have believed you
innocent-as l do" he added, as he saw
the indignant flush mount to Phirs face.
AS 1t is. however. Blackhart has no
Iunds In this bank, and of course the check
1 Is utterly Worthless. I shall have to keen
| 1t In case the rascal ever puts in an APP
pearance here, which is not likely since
| ne was careful to make you promise not
| to tell on him."
Mr.. Human saw the tears slowly gather
| In the boys eyes and felt sorry indeed for
him. Is there anything l can do for
your" he asked kindly. Have you a good
| placer
Yes. I'm working at Mr. Montjoy's, I
had intended to have a bank book and
| take care Of my money like a man. But
/ suppose it's hardly worth while now with
| the little I've saved up from my wages"
Let me see." said Mr.. Human.
Phil took out a roll of money and the
cashier counted it over.
Its only seven dollars" the boy said
| alphabetically.
mot much to start to school on, eh?"
No'-holding out his hand for the
money.
| But the cashier picked up bank book
and wrote pills name on it, Then OPEN
| ing his pocket book he added q five dollar
| bill to the little hoard. placing the sum of
| twelve dollars to Phifs account.
'Oh! can't take it, SIR" said Phil with
a hot face. I would have had more, but
| there were SO many debts to pay after
| mother died"
| "Oh. yes you can. I did you an injus-
| tice-in my own thoughts moment ago
| and l want you to take this gift from one
who has son whom he would wish to
grow up as manly as Phil Lewis"
(To be continued)
|
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