CONTENTS

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I. The Meeting on the Road[1]
II. A Mother Worth Fighting For[9]
III. Dick's First Wages[17]
IV. In Search of a Job[24]
V. Mr. Graylock Receives a Surprise[32]
VI. Bound for the Old Fishing Hole[40]
VII. Dick Makes a Gallant Rescue[48]
VIII. The Coming of a Letter[57]
IX. Great News[66]
X. The Meeting in the Bank[74]
XI. Friendly Advise[83]
XII. Gathering Clouds[92]
XIII. Wanted in the Cashier's Office[100]
XIV. Under Suspicion[108]
XV. Mr. Graylock Seems Disappointed[117]
XVI. Fortune's Favors[125]
XVII. The Investigation[133]
XVIII. The Receiving Teller Frees His Mind[142]
XIX. Not For Sale[149]
XX. A Red Letter Day[157]
XXI. Good Words on Every Side[165]
XXII. A Remarkable Bit of Intelligence[173]
XXIII. Nearing a Climax[181]
XXIV. Mr. Graylock Meets His Waterloo[190]
XXV. Conclusion[198]