“We didn’t mean to deceive you,” Miss Gordon said. “Sam only wanted to help.”
“Well, I know now!” the widow exclaimed. “Thank goodness, I learned in time. Don’t ever bring anything here again! The sale will go on, and if I land in the Poorhouse, Sam has only himself to blame!”
CHAPTER 18
The Auction Sale
MRS. Myles’ bitter tirade left the Brownies without a single argument.
From what she had said, they were certain nothing they could tell her ever would induce her to accept money from her brother.
Realizing that it was quite hopeless to try to change Mrs. Myles’ mind, Miss Gordon arose to leave.
The elderly lady walked with the teacher and the Brownies to the door.
“I’m sorry I let my temper flare,” she apologized. “I bear you no ill will. It’s only Sam that has me so riled. He should have known better than to think I’d take the money.”
Miss Gordon told the widow that if she should change her mind before the day of the sheriff’s sale to notify her.