? ? ? ? Rodney was fearful of the effect of his frank confession upon Mr. Sargent, but the latter soon reassured him.
? ? ? ? "Your honesty in restoring my sister's jewelry is sufficient proof that the charge was unfounded. I shall not let it influence me."
? ? ? ? "Thank you, sir."
? ? ? ? "Now as to the position of teacher, though very young, I don't see why you should not fill it satisfactorily. I will call Arthur."
? ? ? ? He went to the door and called "Arthur."
? ? ? ? A delicate looking boy with a sweet, intelligent face, came running into the room.
? ? ? ? "Do you want me, papa?"
? ? ? ? "Yes, Arthur. I have a new friend for you. Will you shake hands with him?"
? ? ? ? Arthur, who was not a shy boy, went up at once to Rodney and offered his hand.
? ? ? ? "I am glad to see you," he said.
? ? ? ? Rodney smiled. He was quite taken with the young boy.
? ? ? ? "What's your name?" the latter asked.
? ? ? ? "Rodney Ropes.
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