Well, I began this letter last night, and I guess I've spent fully two hours on it altogether.

For two cents I'd pitch it out the window!" He pushed back his chair and glared vindictively at the typewriter.

"And look at the result!" He held up a sheet of paper half covered with strange characters and erasures.

"Look how I've spelled 'allowance'-- alliwzee! Do you think dad will know what I mean ?" Neil shook his head dubiously.
"Not unless he's looking for the word," he answered.
"Well, he will be," grinned Foster.

"Don't suppose you want to buy a fine typewriter at half price, do you ?" Neil was sure he didn't and broached the subject of his call.