The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg - Part IV - THE END

The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg - Part IV

At home the Richardses had to endure congratulations and compliments until midnight. Then they were left to themselves. They looked a little sad, and they sat silent and thinking. Finally Mary sighed and said:
“Do you think we are to blame, Edward — much to blame?” and her eyes wandered to the accusing triplet of big bank-notes lying on the table, where the congratulators had been gloating over them and reverently fingering them. 

Edward did not answer at once; then he brought out a sigh and said, hesitatingly:
“We — we couldn’t help it, Mary. It — well it was ordered. All things are.”