“Hello, mother!” She kissed her lovingly, then saw the stranger. She looked up at the man.
The mother explained.
“We will not take less than the $100,” said Helen decisively.
“We will give you $50, no more,” said the man.
Helen shook her head.
“You take $75 now, or $25 if I once leave the room.” The man started for the door. Helen let him go. He opened the door and went out.
“You should have taken the $75,” said the mother tearfully. “We need it badly, you know.”
“I think we will get the $100, mother,” quietly answered the girl.
The man came back into the room. He pulled out a paper, then five twenty dollar bills, and showed Mrs. Marsh where to sign.
Mrs. Marsh did so after Helen had first read the paper and had approved of it. The man left.