They contained a full description of the sum taken by Flint, and also of a larger sum buried in a cask beside this chimney.

I had just finished unearthing it a few moments before you came.

I had at first hoped to offer it to the family as a Christmas gift to-morrow, but"-- He stopped and sucked slowly at his pipe.
"We anticipated you," said Gabriel laughing.
"No," said Uncle Sylvester coolly.

"But because it don't happen to belong to YOU at all! According to the paper I have in my pocket, which is about as legal a document as I ever saw, it is father's free gift to Miss Marie du Page." Kitty threw her arms around her white and breathless friend with a joyful cry, and honest Gabriel's face shone with unselfish gratification.
"For yourself, my dear Gabriel, you must be satisfied with the fact that Messrs.

Peter Gunn & Sons will take back your wildcat stock at the price you paid for it.