ox-money

Since that sad affair of the ox-money Caleb had loved Willy better than ever, though it would be hard to tell why; perhaps because the child had been so glad to see him come back again.

Little Grandfather Sophie May 1869

"Yes, the ox-money is here," said Willy, patting the notes, which lay between the leaves.

Little Grandfather Sophie May 1869

They all thought Willy must have had a dream about Caleb and the ox-money, or he would never have gone and taken the singing-book out of the drawer; but from that day to this he has never been able to remember the dream.

Little Grandfather Sophie May 1869

'You know very well you did, an' now I'd like to know where my ox-money is to come from. '

Rudder Grange Frank Richard Stockton 1868

"There, now, it isn't here," said he, after he had fumbled about for a while with his chubby fingers; "the book isn't here that had the ox-money in it.

Little Grandfather Sophie May 1869