“Yes, that’s it; and the money is honestly increased. Bless your innocence! I could double it in a week. It is making the first thousand pounds that is the difficulty in this country of contrarieties, as you call it.”
When Archie told Bob the story that evening, Bob’s answer was:
“Well, lad, I knew Winslow was a good-hearted fellow the very first day I saw him. Never you judge a man by his clothes, Archie.”
“First impressions certainly are deceiving,” said Archie; “and I’m learning something new every day of my life.”
“I am going round to Melbourne for a week or two, boys,” said Winslow one day. “Which of you will come with me?”
“I’ll stop here,” said Bob, “and stick to business. You had better go, Archie.”
“I would like to, if—if I could afford it.”
“Now, just look here, young man, you stick that eternal English pride of yours in your pocket. I ask you to come with me as a guest, and if you refuse I’ll throw you overboard. And if, during our journey, I catch you taking your pride, or your purse either, out of your pocket, I’ll never speak another word to you as long as I live.”
“All right,” said Archie, laughing; “that settles it. Is Etheldene going too?”