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60 money saved up should start a riot in this family. I have to go to New York on business, and as Jarvis has to go to see managers about ‘Success,’ I merely proposed that we go together.”

“What business have you in New York, my dear?”

“My own, Professor darling.”

“Excuse me,” he hastened to add.

“Certainly,” she replied, blithely.

“I hate New York,” said Jarvis. “How long do you suppose we will have to stay?”

“I adore New York, and we will stay as long as the money holds out.”

“Would you mind stating, in round figures, how much you have?” the Professor remarked.

“I would. I detest figures, round or oblong. I have enough.”

“I hope you won’t get there, and then call on me for a supply, as you usually do, my dear. I am a little short this spring.”

“You two have no confidence in me. If you will just put your trust in Bambi, I’ll mend the fortunes of this family so you will never be able to find the patch.”

The two men laughed in spite of themselves, and the matter was dropped, but Bambi herself took the