“But—but—isn’t the money yours, Ruth?” asked Barnabetta. “Doesn’t it belong to you Corner House girls?”
“Oh, no. It was money left by Mr. Lemuel Aden when he died. I am sure of that. And Mrs. Eland and Miss Pepperill are his nieces.”
“You’ll break it!” gasped Agnes. “That’s
what I mean to do” said Ruth.
“Then it doesn’t mean anything to you if the money is found?” gasped the circus girl.
“Of course it means something to me—to us all. Of course it does, Barnabetta. I never can thank you enough for telling me—”
“But I stole it first and put it there,” said Barnabetta.