CHAPTER XXX

A WAY TO FORGET

The faces of the group, as Uncle John finished reading, were worth studying. Arthur Weldon was white with anger, and his eyes blazed. Silas Watson stared blankly at his old friend, wondering if it was because he was growing old that he had been so easily hoodwinked by this saucy child. Beth was biting her lip to keep back the tears of humiliation that longed to trickle down her cheeks. Louise frowned because she remembered the hard things Tato had said of her. Patsy was softly crying at the loss of her friend.

Then Kenneth laughed, and the sound sent a nervous shiver through the group.

"Tato's a brick!" announced the boy, audaciously. "Can't you see, you stupids, that the thing is a good joke on us all? Or are you too thin skinned to laugh at your own expense?"

"Oh, we can laugh," responded Uncle John, gravely. "But if Tato's a brick it's because she is hard and insensible. The loss of the money doesn't hurt me, but to think the wicked little lass made me love her when she didn't deserve it is the hardest blow I have ever received."

That made Patsy sob outright, while Louise ejaculated, with scorn: "The little wretch!"

"It serves us right for having confidence in a child reared to crime and murder from the cradle," said Arthur, rather savagely. "I don't know how much money I am worth, but I'd gladly spend another thirty thousand to bring this wretched creature to justice."

Based on the article and the following list of answers, write a list of questions.

1. Uncle John.
2. Arthur Weldon.
3. His eyes blazed.
4. Beth.
5. Biting her lip.
6. Patsy.
7. Yes.
8. Kenneth.
9. Little wretch.
10. Thirty thousand.
11. To bring Tato to justice.
12. A brick.
1. Who had just completed reading?
2. Who was mad?
3. How was his anger evident?
4. Who was trying not to cry?
5. What was she doing to prevent it?
6. Who was actually crying?
7. Did anyone laugh?
8. Who?
9. What did Patsy call her?
10. How much was Arthur willing to spend?
11. for what?
12. What did Kenneth call Tato?