Mr. Carroll came at last , and we all went down to meet him at the gate . Ned Brooke also came shuffling along to take the horse , and Mr. Carroll tossed the reins to him and at the same time handed a pocketbook to his wife . `` Just as well to be careful where you put that , '' he said laughingly . `` There 's a sum in it not to be picked up on every gooseberry bush . Gilman Harris paid me this morning for that bit of woodland I sold him last fall -- five hundred dollars . I promised that you and the girls should have it to get a new piano , so there it is for you . '' `` Thank you , '' said Mrs. Carroll delightedly . `` However , you 'd better put it back in your pocket till we go in . Amy is in a hurry . '' Mr. Carroll took back the pocketbook and dropped it carelessly into the inside pocket of the light overcoat that he wore . I happened to glance at Ned Brooke just then , and I could not help noticing the sudden crafty , eager expression that flashed over his face . He eyed the pocketbook in Mr. Carroll 's hands furtively , after which he went off with the horse in a great hurry . The girls were exclaiming and thanking their father , and nobody noticed Ned Brooke 's behaviour but myself , and it soon passed out of my mind . `` Come to take the place , are you , Amy ? '' said Mr. Carroll . `` Well , everything is ready , I think . I suppose we 'd better proceed . Where shall we stand ? You had better group us as you think best . '' Whereupon I proceeded to arrange them in due order under the maple .
Mrs. XXXXX sat in a chair , while her husband stood behind her .
Amy Brooke Carroll Harris Mr. dollars gooseberry morning overcoat shuffling