"Yes; I had a good reason," he added, quickly.
"What do you propose to do? You must earn your living in some way, or starve."
"I thought I might get a place in a store; but I have tried half a dozen, and they won't take me."
"No, your chance will be small, unless you can bring good references. But you must be hungry."
"That can be remedied, at all events. I am just going to get some dinner; will you go with me?"
"I have no money."
"I have, and that will answer the purpose for this time. We will go back to Fulton Street."
Ben turned back thankfully, and with his companion entered the very restaurant in which he had dined the day before.
"If you are faint, soup will be the best thing for you to begin on," said the young man; and he gave an order to the waiter.