doesn't look natural it should be. I've heard of counterfeits
before. I shouldn't be surprised at all if Timothy got taken up for
presenting it."

"I'll risk that," said Mr. Crump, who did not look very much
depressed by this suggestion.

"Now you'll be able to pay the rent, Timothy," said Mrs. Crump,
cheerfully.

"Yes; and it's the last quarter I shall pay to Mr. Colman, if I can
help it."

"Why, where are you going?" inquired Jack.

"To the corner house belonging to Mr. Harrison, that is, if it is
not already engaged. I think I will go and see about it at once. If
Mr. Colman should come in while I am gone, tell him I will be back
directly; I don't wish you to tell him of the change in our
circumstances."

The cooper found Mr. Harrison at home.

"I called to inquire," commenced the cooper, "whether you had let
that house of yours on the corner of the street."

"Not as yet," was the reply.

"What rent do you ask?"