"To New York."
"To New York—almost two thousand miles—on a dollar and a half! Goodness gracious, what a wild idea!"
"Oh, I expect to find something to do on the way, and if I don't I shall meet with good friends."
"A dollar and a half! I never heard of such a thing!" reiterated Miss Stafford.
Miss Louisa Stafford was a rich and kind-hearted maiden lady, who, unlike many of her class, was very fond of young people and a great favorite with them. No gathering of her nephews or nieces was considered complete without the presence of Aunt Louisa, who was sure in every way to promote the happiness of the young company. She was delighted to secure in Robert one who could so materially help her, and inwardly resolved to reward him well for his services.
They drove up to a large house with a broad lawn, shaded by fine trees, under which were assembled a merry crowd of young people. When Miss Stafford's carriage was espied there was a rush to greet her.
"How are you all, children?" she said, heartily. "Oh; I see you are looking at this young gentleman with me. Well, he has saved my life."
"Saved your life!" exclaimed the children in chorus.
"Yes, Prince undertook to run away with and upset me, but Master Robert, here (she had inquired his name), subdued him, and here I am. I have taken the liberty to invite Professor Rudd to join our party."
"Professor Rudd!" repeated the children, bewildered.