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? ? ? ? Tears came into the eyes of the ex-clerk.

? ? ? ? "Thank you," he said gratefully. "I should prefer it. I will promise to turn over a new leaf; and justify your recommendation."

? ? ? ? "Come to see me this evening at the Fifth Avenue Hotel, and I will arrange matters."

? ? ? ? "Shall you stay in the city long, Ropes?" asked the merchant.

? ? ? ? "About a week."

? ? ? ? "Come and dine with me on Tuesday evening."

? ? ? ? "Thank you, sir."

? ? ? ? Later in the day Rodney sought out his old room mate Mike Flynn. He found Mike in a bad case. He had a bad cold, but did not dare to give up work, because he wouldn't be able to meet his bills. He was still in the employ of the District Telegraph Company.

? ? ? ? "Give the company notice, Mike," said Rodney. "Henceforth I will take care of you. You can look upon me as your rich uncle," he added with a smile.

? ? ? ? "I will be your servant, Rodney."

? ? ? ? "Not a bit of it.


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