"
"It isn't exorbitant if I choose to pay it, Mrs. Larkin," said
Mr. Reed, smiling. "I am entirely able to pay that price, and
prefer to do so."
"It will make me feel quite rich, sir," said the widow, gratefully.
"I shall find it useful, especially as Luke has lost his situation."
"Luke may find another position."
"When do you wish your daughter to come?" asked Mrs. Larkin.
"Luke will accompany me to the city to-morrow, and bring her
back with him. By the way, I will pay you four weeks in advance."
He drew four ten-dollar bills from his pocket and put them
into the widow's hand.
"I am almost afraid this is a dream," said Mrs. Larkin.
"You have made me very happy."
"You mustn't become purse-proud, mother," said Luke,
"because you have become suddenly rich."
"Can you be ready to take the first train to New York with
me in the morning, Luke?" asked Roland Reed.
"Yes, sir; it starts at half-past seven."
"Your breakfast will be ready on time," said the widow,
"and Luke will call you."
CHAPTER XVI
LUKE'S VISIT TO NEW YORK
The morning train to New York carried among its passengers Luke
and his new friend.
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