"I tried to make him understand that I was strong and able to earn my own way; but it made no difference."
"Just like him! Bless him!" said Esther.
"So I have invested his money for him, in his name, and it will make him very comfortable some day."
Kenneth smiled.
"Jack is becoming a rich man by his own work, and his own wise investments."
Just then the telephone rang.
"Hello! Hello! Is that you, Jack?" asked Kenneth.
"That's good.
"Yes, yes.
"Something interesting is up. Whom would you like to see at this moment?