"Why, Henry, how did you make so much money?" exclaimed his mother in surprise.
"Bob Nellis gave it to me," replied Hank.
"How much did he give you?" asked his father.
"Ten dollars."
"And all for doing nothing!" exclaimed Mr. Lufkin. "I think I heard you say that Bob is about as hard up as we are. His giving away ten to you looks like it."
"Well, he gave it to me, anyway," said Hank. "I suppose he has a right to do what he pleases with his own. The money was in his hands, and so he gave it to me."
"I would have gone with him for five, and I could show him some places where he could catch fish," snarled Mr. Lufkin, who did not see that Hank was trying to get around the question without telling a lie. "You always seem to be making money, and I never see you do anything. You must have some of this ten dollars left?"
"Yes, sir, and there it is."
Hank felt in his pocket and drew out the two dollars, which he placed in his father's palm. Mr. Lufkin was surprised, and so was his mother. They had never seen Hank so willing to part with money before.
"Is this all you have got?" asked Mr. Lufkin.