Grace drew out a pearl porte-monnaie, and drew therefrom a bill, which she handed to Paul.

"Give your mother that, with my compliments on her good work," she said.

Paul saw that it was a five-dollar bill.

"I am afraid I can't change this," he said.

"It is not necessary," returned Grace, with a smile.

"But it is a five. I said two dollars."

"Tell your mother that if she thinks this too much, she may regard the balance as a gift."

"You are very generous, Miss Dearborn," said Paul, his eyes brightening with the thought of his mother's pleasure when she received such liberal payment.

"If I am, I can take small credit for it, since I am blessed with a fortune."

"I wish all rich people were like you," said Paul, impulsively.