If it were old, it would be more likely to be genuine." "But you wouldn't condemn a bill because it is new ?" "Certainly not; but the fact is, there have been lately many cases where counterfeit bills have been passed, and I suspect this is one of them.
However, I can soon ascertain." "I wish you would," said the baker's wife.

"My husband took it at his shop, and will be likely to take more unless he is put on his guard." The shopman sent it to the bank where it was pronounced counterfeit.
Mr.Harding was much surprised at his wife's story.
"Really!" he said.

"I had no suspicion of this.

Can it be possible that such a young and beautiful child could be guilty of such an offense ?" "Perhaps not," answered his wife.

"She may be as innocent in the matter as Ellen or myself." "I hope so," said the baker; "it would be a pity that so young a child should be given to wickedness.