confederates felt that it would be imprudent to do any more in that
line. This suspension entailed heavier loss on Carton than on Jasper.
The latter had a fixed income and a home at his uncle's house, while
Philip had no regular income, though he occasionally secured a little
temporary employment.

In the meantime Rodney had commenced his tutorship. His young pupil
became very fond of him, and being a studious boy, made rapid progress
in his lessons.

Mr. Sargent felt that his experiment, rash as it might be considered,
vindicated his wisdom by its success. At the end of a month he
voluntarily raised Rodney's salary to twenty dollars a week.

"I am afraid you are overpaying me, Mr. Sargent," said Rodney.

"That's my lookout. Good service is worth a good salary, and I am
perfectly satisfied with you."

"Thank you, sir. I prize that even more than the higher salary."

Only a portion of Rodney's time was spent in teaching. In the afternoon
he and his charge went on little excursions, generally to Central Park.

One holiday, about four months after the commencement of Rodney's
engagement, he was walking in the Park when he fell in with Jasper.
Jasper's attention was at once drawn to the little boy, whose dress and
general appearance indicated that he belonged to a wealthy family. This
excited Jasper's curiosity.

"How are you, Rodney?" said Jasper adroitly. "It is a good while since I
met you."

"Yes."

"Who is the little boy with you?"

"His name is Arthur Sargent."

Rodney gave this information unwillingly, for he saw that his secret was
likely to be discovered.

"How do you do, Arthur?" asked Jasper, with unwonted affability, for he
did not care for children.

"Pretty well," answered Arthur politely.

"Have you known Rodney long?"

"Why, he is my teacher," answered Arthur in some surprise.

Jasper's eyes gleamed with sudden intelligence. So this was Rodney's
secret, and this was the position for which he was so well paid.

Rodney bit his lip in vexation, but made no remark.

"Does he ever punish you for not getting your lessons?" asked Jasper
without much tact.

"Of course not," answered Arthur indignantly.

"Arthur always does get his lessons," said Rodney. "I suppose you have a
holiday from work today, Jasper."

"Yes; I am glad to get away now and then."

"I must bid you good morning now."

"Won't you let me call on you? Where do you live, Arthur?"

The boy gave the number of his house.