he selected five twenty-dollar bills, and handed
them to Philip.

"You have expended some money for Henry," he said.

"Yes, sir; but not quarter as much as this."

"Then accept the rest as a gift. You will probably need some new
clothes. Henry will take you to our tailor. Don't spare expense. The
bill will be sent to me."

"But, Mr. Taylor, I do not deserve such kindness."

"Let me be the judge of that. In a few days I shall have a proposal to
make to you."

This was the proposal, and the way it was made:

"I find, Philip," said Mr. Taylor, some days later, "that Henry is much
attached to you, and that your influence over him is excellent. He has
agreed to go to an academy in Connecticut, and study hard for a year,
provided you will go with him. I take it for granted you haven't
completed your education?"

"No, sir."

"I shall pay all the bills and provide for you in every way, exactly as
I do for Henry."

"But, Mr. Taylor, how can I ever repay you?" asked Philip.

"By being Henry's friend and adviser--perhaps, I may say, guardian--for,
although you are about the same age, you are far wiser and more
judicious."

"I will certainly do the best I can for him, sir."

During the next week the two boys left New York, and became pupils at
Doctor Shelley's private academy, at Elmwood--a pleasant country town
not far from Long Island Sound--and there we bid them adieu.

THE END.

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