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The Shepherd of the Hills

CHAPTER XXI
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"It's good money, alright; you needn't be afraid." In his quandary, he heard a step without and looking up saw Pete in the open door.
The boy's sensitive face was aglow, as he said; "Pete's glad this morning; Pete saw the sky.

Did Dad see the sky ?" Mr.Howitt nodded; then, moved by a sudden impulse, pointed to the money, and said, "Does Pete see this?
It's gold, all gold." The boy drew near with curious eyes.

"Dad doesn't know where it came from," continued the shepherd.

"Does Pete know ?" The youth gave a low laugh of delight; "Course Pete knows.

Pete went up on Dewey this morning; 'way up to the old signal tree, and course he took me with him.


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