Irving Bacheller

“ I am in the way of getting a fine job—just the one of all others for which I am qualified by nature and education. God knows I dislike to ask you for more help, but a trifle of one hundred dollars—for while it is much to me, I can not help thinking that it is a trifle to you—would clear the way for me to success. ”

“ They rode on to the thriving little city where they found that there were no servants to be had on short notice.
“Never mind, I have a very good plan,” said Riddles as they started back.
“What is it?” Miss Harriet asked.
“I'll lay out the work and each will have his job and we'll all get busy. You see there will be no one sleeping in the hay meadow and coming up to meals. I'll cook the beefsteaks if you'll agree to keep your temper while you're eating 'em. Also, I will do the marketing and mind the garden. Mary can do the waiting and the down-stairs work.” ”

“ If he can not remember where he borrowed it he takes it to the village park where its owner may find and claim it. It is a kind of 'Tell-the-Truth Day'—a day of public confession, a day of forgiving and good will. If any man has wronged his neighbor he can take it back and clean his conscience if he wishes to do so. Of course, it's a great chance for the ministers. They go to work and get the town ready for this day of days. It would be a salutary experience for the village of Coulterville. ”