"
"He is one of the best fellows I ever met," said Mr. Lawson, with
much enthusiasm.
"You have reason to know him?" said Mrs. Montgomery, with evident
surprise.
"He did me a very great service, Mrs. Montgomery, and one I can
never adequately repay."
This was indeed a sudden revelation, but the lady showed good taste
in her replies, and was much pleased with the knowledge that Phillip
Lawson's character was made up of gratitude.
Mr. Moses Spriggins thought proper to spend a dollar or two upon
Melindy "each time he came to town," and on this evening in question
the happy pair might be seen on Charlotte street making glad the
heart of the grocer by the extensive purchase of peanuts, peaches,
pears, bananas, and every choice confection that was appreciated by
Miss Melindy.
"I tell yer what, Melindy, if I was a-livin' in town I'd live. I'd
buy them fellars out in less than no time," exclaimed Moses, as a
fair-sized banana disappeared from view at one gasp. "Tell you what
it is, Melindy, them fellars makes a fortin' out of this stuff; by
golly, it's good." A fact which was evident from the gusto resorted
to in mastication.
"Thunder! what's that purty thing a-hangin' out in front of that
'ere stoppin' place? Look Melindy.
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