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 irritating, especially since Tony knew about Ben’s hidden treasure.
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.”
“It costs a sight to support two people.”
“I don’t know about that. I’ve only spent two dollars in six days. You don’t call that much, do you?”