I will give you two hundred
and fifty dollars."
"I shall be glad to accept it."
The sale was quickly effected, and Paul left the store with what
seemed to him a fortune in his pocket
"Be careful not to lose your money," said Mr Preston.
"I should like to place a hundred and fifty dollars in your
hands," said Paul, turning to Mr. Preston.
"I will willingly take care of it for you, and allow you interest
upon it."
The transfer was made, and, carefully depositing the balance of
the money in his pocketbook, our hero took leave of his friend
and sought the house in Amity street.
CHAPTER XXV
PAUL'S FINAL SUCCESS
Mrs. Montgomery impatiently awaited the return of her husband.
Meanwhile she commenced packing the single trunk which answered
both for her husband and herself. She was getting tired of New
York, and anxious to leave for Philadelphia, being fearful lest
certain little transactions in which she and her husband had
taken part should become known to the police.
She had nearly completed her packing when Paul rang the doorbell.
The summons was answered by the landlady in person.
"Is Mrs. Montgomery at home?" asked Paul.
"No such lady lives here," was the answer.
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