"Good-morning," said he, by way of calling the reporter's attention.
"Good-morning," responded the reporter, not at first recognizing him.
"I'm ready to pay the money you lent me yesterday," said Ben.
"Oh, you're the boy I set up in business yesterday. Well, how have you made out?"
"Pretty well," said Ben, with satisfaction. "Here's the money you lent me;" and he drew out fifty cents, and offered it to the young man.
"But have you got any money left?" inquired the reporter.
Ben displayed the remainder of his money, mentioning the amount.
"You've succeeded capitally. Where did you sleep last night?"
"At the Newsboys' Lodge."
"That's better than sleeping out. I begin to think, my young friend, you must have a decided business talent. It isn't often a new boy succeeds so well."