Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-07-21

Inc money looks all right" said
Mr.. Jackson.
Have you any idea what Ned went
TO Portland for anyway, asked Mrs
Jackson.
NO. | have been greatly puzzled
over the matter, he never asked TO 20
away before, but there must always be
nrst time" replied Ned's father.
| IL is not possible that this money
~ poor and that Ned's ambition has
led him TO answer in person one of
those delusive advertisements of conf
oence men and sharpers," said Mrs
Jackson anxiously.
Pshaw" yaid Mr.. Jackson "Ned
Is honor '1risht N all he does. and
would not be foo-Sd into wrong doing
hesldes this lette. Is from some one
Else, and speaks OF Neds refusing what
belonged TO him"
But said his mother. "how could
inns belong 10 him. Tie has not $500
In the bank yet"
can't guess what il means said
ms rather. There is the savings bank
treasurer now | Will call him in"
mat Official came as called.
are these bills genuine" asked Mr.
Jackson, when his guest was seated
AS good as gold, responded the
treasurer
fou are sure of the genuineness ."
pressed Mr.. Jackson
Certainty will receive tbom ON
urer ''
"Has Ned drawn anv Of his money
from the bank of late2" quoriod his
father '''
lie has never drawn cent since
ne began his deposit. renliod tho hank
officer and he then added. THAT is a
remarkable fine boy OF yours nm.
derstood he took a business trim 70
Portland last week"
We are much puzzled over an cr-
press package received this morning "
reDlied Mr. Jackson II wish vonr
opinion OF the matter Ned left an
Mond"v md We have received q Iot.
'er saying he was well and stopninp
al hotel lie made no mention =,
anything unusual. and to-day | pet
ms package by express and this let
er read n"
The treasurer did so
Wen Ned is lucky boy" said the
treasurer
Do you think it is all right" said
Ned.s father anxiously.
Think. why / know it is all right.
reclaimed the bank Official
How 90 Won know" said the moth
r with "a relieved look.
i know il 10y the familiar sicnrture
I y q Martin
VINO is he?' asked Nr Jackson
lie Is one of the most wealthy cit.
,ens and bank officials i'm Portland
nd is known almost everywhere for
is Dhilanthrothy honesty and intcui
anee. II is worth a small fortune for
boy 10 be "A friend OF his
How do YOU account for his sending
this money for Ned asked bis {
other, still in doubt over the rich, !
such an unusual proceeding.
Il do not know. could not guess :
sponded the bank treasurer. 1T !.
! right however. If Mr. Martin has
iything TO do with II. and there is
doubt about his signature. | know
as well as my own
II beats anything | ever heard ~"
nhnued Mr.. Jackson.
/ believe see through the matter, -
ID the bank official. after fow
Inutc's thought, and then he bepon II
churkle 10 himself. Ned is a lucky OF
low, a lucky fellow. J. remember ii
at hve years ago, Mr. Martin had N
ughter abducted and offered 81 600 q,
ward. ! guess Ned has i'm some wav >,
covered his long lost daughre r and
little man that he is. every incb
nm refused TO take the reward W
Mr.. Martin Gas taken this way N lie
charge a debt Of gratitude. II is d,
I Ike Ned and just like Mr.. Mar M
While they were talking about tho la
tier, who should enter but Ned NJ
nself M
why. Ned" exclaimed his parents 10
on did not stay as long as Won ex.
ted?' tn
Had a good time" asked his moth sh
du
Splendid" replied Ned. de
Make a good business trip" asked m.
!, bank treasurer
Splendid replied Ned. | have sold
the birch polas on my lot AZ
d price and al the spoon1unt
ks can get at $40 car load thu
Whew, said Mr.. Jackson. "Nevar or,
rd OF selling spoonbunts before. az a.
rate you will SEN brush enough
from your new lot to pay for IL pa
hat was what you bought the Land rel
- brc
n part said Ned. but I want the ha,
FOR something else after II is ter
red. IL is good land TO hold. for r.s
he law il cannot be taxed for ten ~
s after II is reclaimed one
on are sharp one" said the rat
< treasurer. cou
Veil here are your two n hun Of ,
dohal DiiIs. said has father. be
iy two five hundred dollar bills?"
Ned. with the greatest surprise
rs countenance
es, they appear to be yours" re.
Mr. Jackson Lon
Where did they come from" said Coo
ives
our friend Mr.. Martin. sent them kite
Portland" saidshis father. an
mt | told him r would not take -
money. said Ned. and | will
MT he tells me he will not receive lie
money back" said Mr. Jackson. win
mink II would be a rudeness in
not to accept the money" said
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