"I will dress and house you like a gentleman. For a time you can make your home with us. If we find we can't agree, well—we'll part. I will find you employment——"
Handsome laughed. Mockingly he said:
"Then I am to be dependent on you——"
"No—not on me——. On your own efforts. There is no reason why, if given a chance, you will not make a success in the world. You are still young and energetic. I will give you a start in any line you wish to enter. I will make you a present of $10,000. It should be enough capital to start in any business."
Handsome shrugged his shoulders.
"Charity?" he exclaimed.
"No—not charity—brotherly affection."
His brother laughed mockingly. Bitterly he exclaimed:
"Maybe it's conscience money."
"What do you mean?"