Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-04
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.. m-.- turned away. and once more
resumed her lsisurely stroll up snd
down the street while she pesred into
store windows. At ten precisely by
the four clocks she was back at the
bank again. and the cashier lost
count of the column he was adding
when he saw her enter.
Il would hke $500. II you please,
SIR" she said. presenting her little
( book. and he had to count n over four
times. TO make sure the amount was
I right Then he passed the THICK bun
die Of currency out under his lAtticed
window. seeing only the two wide
open. fathonless eyes and dimplsd
face thst had watched him. and feel
ing, as he sftsrwsrd admitted. like 20.
cents.
And now ensued an experience the
like Of which poor Chip had never
even dresmed.-ths supreme soy OF
spending money without stint for those
near and dear 70 her. And what
medley OF giftE she bought! Two silk
dress patterns, two warn wraps. three
winter hats. a gold watch for Miss
Phinney, an easy-chRir. two OF the
fnest pipes she coHld md q trout rod.
four pairs OF gloves. and finally a gun
for EeEer. Then as her roll Of money
grew less. she began 70 pick up small
er articles. -hRndkerehiefs slippers.
and the like.
Send them 20 the hotel. please
she said 20 one and all OF WhoEa she
purchased articles Of any size.
marked for Vera MCGUIRE
That was enough
Riverton had sensations. mild ones,
Of course. Now and then a nre had
occurred. once an elopement OccH-
sionally a horse ran away. causing
damage 20 some one. But nothing had
occurred 10 compare with the arrival
OF r supposed fabulouEly rich young
lady who came without escort. who
walked into and out Of stores ike a
goddess. noticing no one. and who
spent money as II II were autumn
leaves
A few OF the QuRboag retinue fol-
lowed her about in a not-to-be-observed
manner. Women by the dozen hastily
donned outdoor raiment and visited
stores. just 20 observe her. They
crossed and recrossed the street to
meet her. and a battery OF curious
eyes was focused on her for two
hours
when she returned 20 the hotel, the
old guard. recruited by every idle man
in town. filled the Office awaiting her. +,
Uncle Joe. who had heard OF her ar
rival the moment he came. was among .
them. rscountins her history once
more. and when she neared the hotel. 7
he emerged 20 meet her
why. bless yer eyes Chip he said. /
extending cslloused hand. but I'm /
powerful glad TO see ye once more. I
Whatever made we run away the way
ye did. n what be We doin' here- /
Buyin' out the hull town? I've got the
pung filled wi bundles Already WI yer
name on en-"
He beaued her into the parlor. like
the ancient gallant he was. he
washed. brushed his hair and clothing.
and awaited her readiness 20 dine.
without holding further converse with
the curious crowd He ushered her
into the diningroom and made bold
90 SIT and eat with her masked and
In his loLs box slelg 81. crowded with
her purchases. and drove away. ne was
envied Boy two dozen observers.
Why didn't ye send as word o. yer
comm, be said as they Left Riverton.
$50 I cud n spruced mp some an
come down with better rig. bells on
the hosses aaJ Ecw asIer robes?"
There was no need OF that" an
swered Ch.D. pleased. as well she
might be-. 81 am just the same girl
that 1 always wac. Only happier now
that have more friends How is dear
old Aunt Comfort and every one Ia
Greenvale2 ] am anticipating seeing
them so much"
And never dur'ng an the % years in
which Uncle Joe had journeyed twice
each day over this road had the way
seemed shorter cor had he been blessed
with more Interesting companion.
The only regret Chip had. was that
she had forgotten 90 buy Uncle Joe a
present She made up for Il later.
however.
At Greenvale. Chip met almost an
ovation. Aunt Comfort kissed her and
cried over her Meier ran for Angle.
who soon appeared on the scene. and
Hannah was 80 clustered" she was
unable TO speak after the first greet
ing Martin. who had heard OF Chips
arrival from Uncle Joe. fastened 70
Aunt Comforts. and had Chip been a
real "millionairess" or some titled lady
she could not have awakened more in
terest or received half SO cordial a
welcome.
Hannah was the one who felt the
most embarrassed. however, and guilty
as we'll For half an hour. while Chip
was the center of interest. she could
only stare at her in dumb amazement.
Then she stole out OF the room. and
later Chip found her in the kitchen.
shedding copious tears.
I'm a miserable sinner n the
Lordn never forgive me-" she half
moaned, when Chip tried TO console
! her. An 90 think ye feel the way We
say. n to bring me present. arter all
the mean things ! said It's a-heapin'