"In distributing the circulars you may be able to hear of some opening," she went on. "Although you must not waste Mr. Dunham's time in hunting it up."
"If I waste any time I will make it up to him. I believe in working on the square, no matter what I do," rejoined Ralph, flatly.
"That is right, my son; treat every person with whom you have dealings honestly, and you are bound to succeed in life."
During the evening Ralph told his mother of Percy Paget's mishap at the dock. She shook her head sadly.
"He is a headstrong boy, and I am sorry he comes so often in your path," she said. "He will be more down on you now than ever."
"I shall watch out for him," returned Ralph. "He shall not cause me more trouble, if I can help it."