“Yes, I know.”
“Then again,” continued Tom, “I have a sort of pride of starting in business life on my own resources.”
“But you’ve got to have some money help.”
“I’ve thought of that, and I’ll tell you what I’ll do. You remember my Aunt Samantha?”
“Down at Westport?”
“Exactly. I have always been a favorite of hers. Many a time she has hinted at all the money she is going to leave me in her will some day. Many a time, too, after a visit to our house, she has reminded me that any time I need help to write her.”
“And you’re going to?”
“Yes,” replied Tom, “just as soon as I get home this evening. I’m going to offer her my note, and I mean to pay it, too.”
“Say, Tom,” cried his loyal companion, “I’ll endorse for you.”
Tom had to laugh outright at the proposal.