Although a natural speller, the best
of us make mistakes.
I did not, the next day, confide in my betrothed, knowing
that he would object to my earning Money in any way, unless
perhaps in large amounts, such as the stock market, or, as at
present, in Literature. But being one to do as I make up my mind
to, I took the car to the station, and in three hours made one
dollar and a fifteen cent tip from the Gray's butler, who did
not know me as I wore large gogles.
I was now embarked on a Commercial Enterprize, and happier
than for days. Although having one or to narrow escapes, such as
father getting off the train at my station instead of the other,
but luckily getting a cinder in his eye and unable to see until
I drove away quickly. And one day Carter Brooks got off and
found me changing a tire and very dusty and worried, because a
new tube cost five dollars and so far I had made but
six-fifteen.
I did not know he was there until he said:
"Step back and let me do that, Bab."
He was all dressed, but very firm. So I let him and he
looked terrible when finished.
"Now" he said at last, "jump in and take me somewhere near
the Club.
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