Mr. Putchett's new friend.
Examining the watch which the child handed him, however, he recognized it as one upon which he had lent twenty dollars earlier in the day.
First prudently replacing the watch in the pocket of his pantaloons, so as to avoid any complication while settling with the finder, he handed the child a quarter.
"Oh, no, thank you," said she, hastily; "mamma gives me money whenever I need it."
The experienced operator immediately placed the fractional currency where it might not tempt the child to change her mind. Then he studied her face with considerable curiosity, and asked:
"Do you live here?"
"Oh, no," she replied; "we're only spending the Summer here. We live in New York."
Mr. Putchett opened his eyes, whistled, and remarked:
"It's very funny."