“I feel in a hurry to reach New York and see what I can do there. I am anxious to know how I am going to make out.”
“Then I will excuse you this time. Perhaps you can come and see me next year.”
“If I am lucky I may be able to do so.”
At half-past four they went to Shuman’s and Ben got his bundle. Adelbert also made choice of a suit, but one not so expensive as Ben’s. “I can’t afford to go high as you did, Ben,” he said.
On their way to the depot they met a newsboy who called out. “Evenin’ papers! Record and Globe! All about the mad dog!”
This attracted Adelbert’s attention.
“Why, it’s about you, Ben,” he said. “Give me the Globe.”
“And me, too,” added Ben.
They hastily opened it, and Ben flushed with pleasure to see his picture staring at him from the fourth page. There was quite a full account of the capture of the dog, and Ben was highly praised for his bravery and presence of mind.
“Does the Globe go to Wrayburn?” asked Adelbert.