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'Stamps - money,' explained John. 'It's an American
expression; I'm afraid I contracted one or two.'
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I have some,' said Flora. 'I have a pound note upstairs.'
My dear Flora,' returned Alexander, 'a pound note won't see
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us very far; and besides, this is my father's business, and I
shall be very much surprised if it isn't my father who pays
for it.'
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I would not apply to him yet; I do not think that can be
wise,' objected Flora.
'
You have a very imperfect idea of my resources, and not at
all of my effrontery,' replied Alexander. 'Please observe.'
He put John from his way, chose a stout knife among the
supper things, and with surprising quickness broke into his
father's drawer.
'There's nothing easier when you come to try,' he observed,
pocketing the money.
'I wish you had not done that,' said Flora. 'You will never
hear the last of it.'
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