Toady 's eyes kindled , and his red cheeks grew redder still , as he cried out defiantly , -- `` I think she was a selfish pig , -- do n't you ? '' `` No , I do n't , sir ; and I 'm sure that little boy was n't such a fool as to lose the money . He minded his grandma 's wishes , and kept it all . '' `` No , he did n't , '' roared Toady , tumbling off his chair in great excitement . `` He just threw it out a winder , and smashed the old cherakin all to bits . '' Aunt Kipp dropped her work with a shrill squeak , for she thought the boy was dangerous , as he stood before her , sparring away at nothing as the only vent for his indignation . `` It is n't an interesting story , '' he cried ; `` and I wo n't hear any more ; and I wo n't have your money if I may n't go halves with Polly ; and I 'll work to earn more than that , and we 'll all be jolly together , and you may give your twenty thousand to the old rag-bags , and so I tell you , Aunt Kipp . '' `` Why , Toady , my boy , what 's the matter ? '' cried a mild voice at the door , as young Lamb came trotting up to the rescue . `` Never you mind , Baa-baa ; I sha n't do it ; and it 's a mean shame Polly ca n't have half ; then she could marry you and be so happy , '' blubbered Toady , running to try to hide his tears of disappointment in the coat-skirts of his friend . `` Mr. Lamb , I suppose you are that misguided young man ? '' said Aunt Kipp , as if it was a personal insult to herself . `` Van Bahr Lamb , ma'am , if you please . Yes , thank you , '' murmured Baa-Baa , bowing , blushing , and rumpling his curly fleece in bashful trepidation . `` Do n't thank me , '' cried the old lady . `` I 'm not going to give you anything , -- far from it . I object to you altogether . What business have you to come courting my niece ? '' `` Because I love her , ma'am , '' returned Van , with unexpected spirit . `` No , you do n't ; you want her money , or rather my money .
She depends on it ; but you 'll both be disappointed , for she wo n't have a penny of it , '' cried Aunt XXXXX , who , in spite of her good resolutions , found it impossible to be amiable all at once .
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