CHAPTER XI.
THE TWENTY-DOLLAR BILL.
In order to understand what followed, it is necessary to explain that the evening previous Bert and his mother found themselves out of money. About a dollar was due the latter for covering balls, but it would not be paid for three days, and meanwhile they were in an embarrassing condition.
"What shall we do?" asked Mrs. Barton, with a troubled look. "If Uncle Jacob were only here, I would ask his advice."
"He left a note to be opened if we got into trouble," said Bert, brightening up.
"So he did. Do you think the time has come, Bert?"
"I have no doubt of it. Where is it, mother?"
"I put it in a bureau drawer in my room."
"Shall I go up and get it?"