"You overwhelm me," said I. "Of course, if you wish to—"
"And the Raffleshurst common council will appropriate five per cent. of that amount annually for its maintenance?" he inquired.
"Such a resolution has already been passed," said I, taking a paper from my pocket. "Here is the ordinance, duly signed by myself as mayor and by the secretary of the council."
Again that extraordinary woman, to provide me with so necessary a document!
The millionaire rose with alacrity and with his own hand drew me the required check.
"Mr. Mayor," said he, "I like the quick, business-like way in which you do things. Pray present my compliments to the citizens of Raffleshurst-by-the-Sea, and tell them I am only too glad to help them. If you ever want a lake, sir, don't fail to call upon me." With which gracious words the millionaire bowed me out.
"Two hundred thousand dollars, Bunny?" cried Henriette when I handed her the check.
"Yep," said I.
"Well, that is a good day's sport!" she said, gazing at the slip. "Twice as much as I expected."