. The imp and the angel . New York,as he knew. Everything fascinating in the way of toys andclothes came from New York, and when visitorscame they usually got out of a car that had comefrom there. What better place to seek a fortunethan that city of supplies and guests ? The Imp crept up behind the man and did men buy tickets ? One for the city, said the man, and a littlecardboard flew across the tiny counter to him ashe put down a bill. Oh—it took a bill, then ?The Imp felt in his left hip-pocket and drew outa soiled handkerchief, three jackstones, a plum,and a large, flat elasti
. The imp and the angel . New York,as he knew. Everything fascinating in the way of toys andclothes came from New York, and when visitorscame they usually got out of a car that had comefrom there. What better place to seek a fortunethan that city of supplies and guests ? The Imp crept up behind the man and did men buy tickets ? One for the city, said the man, and a littlecardboard flew across the tiny counter to him ashe put down a bill. Oh—it took a bill, then ?The Imp felt in his left hip-pocket and drew outa soiled handkerchief, three jackstones, a plum,and a large, flat elastic band. Where was it ?Had he lost it ? Oh, no ! Safe at the bottom laya crumpled dollar bill. He walked to the little window, which was al-most above his head, and held up the bill. One for the city ! he said. All the stationseemed to pause and listen ; the scrub-woman,the half-dozen mothers with babies and bundles,and the paper-boy, all stopped, he thought, tohear him. Probably he should not get a ticket. Probably 158.
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