"I never had so much money before in my life," said Sam. "It makes me feel rich."
Mrs. Burton looked significantly at Bob. Her woman's wit had devised a way of rewarding Sam for the service he had done the family without his being aware of it.
The gift was well meant, but it was destined to get poor Sam into trouble.
CHAPTER X. SAM IN A TIGHT PLACE.
Many a man who had come unexpectedly into a fortune of a hundred thousand dollars would not have felt so rich as Sam with his silver dollar. It must be remembered that he had never before had so much money at one time in his life. The prospect of spending it opened up dazzling possibilities. There were so many things that he wanted, that it was hard to decide which to select.
Among other things, Sam wanted a fishing-pole. There was a supply at a variety store in the village. He had never inquired the price, because he had no money. Now that he was wealthy he determined to inquire.
So he went into the store and, pointing to the coveted article, asked the price.
"Seventy-five cents," answered the old man, Gordon Locke, who kept the store.