"He is a new acquaintance, but he has been very kind to me, and I have needed friends."
"Is it true that your step-father has cast you off? Roland has been spreading that report."
"It is true enough."
"What an outrage!" exclaimed Frank indignantly. "But, at least, he makes you an allowance out of your mother's property?"
"He sent me twenty dollars, and let me understand that I was to expect no more of him."
"What an old rascal!"
"I hate him!" said Carrie. "I would like to pull his hair."
"That's a regular girl's wish," said Frank, laughing. "Perhaps you can make it do by pulling Roland's, sis."
"I will, when he next says anything against Oliver."
"Look here, Oliver," said Frank, lowering his voice, "if you are in want of money, I've got five dollars at home that I can let you have as well as not. I'll send it in a letter."