"Then you'll go to Philadelphia? If you wish, I'll carry that bag and see you to the train."
"No, I'm not going to Philadelphia. I would rather remain in New York, near my uncle. He may need me some day."
"He's a hard-hearted man!" burst out the newsboy. "I don't see how he could treat you so mean!"
"It is his sickness makes him so, Nelson; he was never so before." Gertrude heaved a long sigh. "I must say I really do not know what to do."
"I know a hotel on Third Avenue, but it's not a very nice place."
"No, I don't wish to go there. If I could think of some friend——"
"Did your uncle send you away without any money?"
"I took only the clothing I needed, nothing more."
"Then I'll give you what I've got," answered Nelson promptly, and drew out what little money he possessed.
"No; I won't rob you, Nelson. But you are very, very kind."