“Yes, Georgie: it is to buy the book that you want so much.”
“You are very kind, Willie! I shall be so happy to have that book! I wish I could walk to the bookstore, and I would go for it this minute.”
“I can go,” replied Willie. “Mother gave me leave; and, when I come back, we will read the book, Georgie, and I will tell you all about my presents; for I can stay with you a while.”
Georgie was very glad to hear this; and Willie took the gold dollar, and ran joyfully away.
He very soon returned, with the much-wished-for book in his hand.
“Here it is, Georgie,” he said; “and here is a half-dollar in change: that is enough to buy another book, if you wish.“
“But I think you ought to keep the half-dollar, Willie. This book is enough for you to give me. I am sure I am very much obliged to you.”
“Oh, no, Georgie! I meant to give you the whole dollar. Shall I run back to the bookstore, and buy another Rollo book? There are a great many different kinds.”
Georgie thought for a moment; and then he said,—
“No, Willie: I think it would not be right. I have my new map, my gimlet, and this pretty book: I am very happy to have such beautiful presents. And now, if you are so kind as to give me this half-dollar, I should like to buy something to give to some one who is not so happy as I am.”