28/32 "Now, Augustus." Augustus opened the desk in the corner and produced an imposing stack of bank notes. Then he brought forth neat piles of halves, quarters, dimes, and pennies, and arranged the whole upon the table. Obed's mouth and those of his companions gaped in amazement. Augustus, nineteen twenty-eight to this gentleman. Kindly receipt the bill, Mr.Gott, if you please. |