serious loss to her husband, who was only moderately well to do. She
thought it possible that the tramp might know how large a sum there
was in the house, but could not be sure. She resolved, however, to
make an effort to save the larger part of the money. From the wallet
she took two five-dollar bills, and then, removing it from the
drawer, put it between the beds. She lingered as long as she dared,
and then went downstairs with the two bills in her hand.

"Well, have you got the money?" growled the tramp.

"Don't take it," she said; "be satisfied with the breakfast I have
given you."

"You're a fool!" said the tramp, rudely. "How much have you got
there?"

"Ten dollars."

"Ten dollars!" said the tramp, disdainfully. "What do you take me
for?"

"It is a large sum of money to me and my husband, sir," said the
poor woman, nervously.

"It isn't enough for me! You have got more money in the house. Don't
lie to me! You know you have."

"I am not used to be talked to in that way," said Mrs. Cole,
forgetting her timidity for the moment.