"I thought you might have it--in a savings bank."
"I wish I had, but even then I should consider it safer there than in your hands."
"I hope you don't doubt my honesty," said Vernon quickly.
"Well, I haven't the money, so there is no occasion to say more on the subject."
Vernon looked despondent.
"What do you advise me to do?" he asked.
"When does your next allowance come due?"
"On the first of next month."
"Three weeks hence?"
"Yes."