But it gave me the idea that ultamately ruined my dearest
hopes. This was it. If Smith could get fifty cents each for
carrying passengers, why not I? I was unknown to most, having
been expatriated at School for several years. But also there
were to stations, one which the summer people used, and one
which was used by the so-called locals.
I was desparate. Money I must have, whether honestly or
not, for mother had bought me some more things and sent me the
bill.
"Because you will not do it yourself," she said. "And I
cannot have it said that we neglect you, Barbara."
The bill was ninety dollars! Ye gods, were they determined
to ruin me?
With me to think is to act. I am always like that. I
always, alas, feel that the thing I have thought of is right,
and there is no use arguing about it. This is well known in my
Institution of Learning, where I am called impetuus and even
rash.
That night, my Familey being sunk in sweet slumber and
untroubled by finances, I made a large card which said: "For
Hire." I had at first made it "For Higher," but saw that this
was wrong and corected it.
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