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 the farm, and were paid in gold pieces. They were very anxious for fear robbers would steal the money, for they had to drive in the stage for weeks before they would reach their new home.

"Where do you think they hid them? They made a petticoat quilted in shape of diamonds, and put a gold piece in every one.

"Well, I remember the day they ripped it up to get 'em out. That's all I have to tell, but after dinner I can teach you how to play some of the old-fashioned games, if you wish."

These they were glad to learn, and a jolly time they had till the hour came for them to go home.

With a sigh the girls gathered up the neglected bears and went their way, longing for something to happen that would leave them with the H. H's for ever and ever.