remarking that she "never was one to spend money; she liked to know it was in the bank, in case of need, but the older I get, the less I want." As for help, there was none to be had for any amount of money, so Bob took care of the live stock till it should be sold. The oil company was to take over the farm the first of October.
"What a perfectly grand time we have had after all," remarked Betty to Bob one day, after a ride into the country.
"Yes, everything seems to be coming our way," said the boy, with satisfaction. "Gee, I never dreamed I'd be so rich!"
"Oh, you'll be richer some day, Bob. And wiser, too. Now you've got the chance for an education I hope to see you a great lawyer or a doctor or an engineer—or something or other like that," and Betty gazed at him hopefully.
"All right, Betty," he answered promptly. "If you say so, it goes—so there!"
And here let us leave Betty Gordon and say good-bye.
THE END
