CHAPTER IX. THE FACE AT THE WINDOW.
Tony was not only cook and housekeeper, but he was sick-nurse as well. Nor were his duties easy. The main difficulty was about getting money to buy what was absolutely necessary. This was very aggravating, especially since Tony knew what he did about Ben's hidden treasure. Moreover, he had reason to suspect that Ben had more money concealed elsewhere.
One morning Tony went to Ben for money, saying:
"There isn't a scrap of food in the house, except a little tea."
"You can make some tea. That will do," said Ben.
"It may do for you, but it won't for me," said Tony, resolutely. "I ain't going to stay here to starve."
"It costs a sight to support two people," whined the old man.
"I don't know about that. I've only spent two dollars in six days. You don't call that much, do you?"