Ben was pleased with this compliment, and made a new offer of the money, which the young man had not yet taken.
"I don't know as I had better take this money," said the reporter; "you may need it."
"No," said Ben, "I've got enough to keep me along."
"You've got to get dinner."
"That won't cost me more than twenty-five cents; then I shall have forty-five to buy papers this afternoon."
"Well," said the young man, "if you don't need it, I will take it; but on one condition."
"What is that?" asked Ben.
"That if you get hard up at any time, you will come to me, and I will help you out."
"Thank you," said Ben, gratefully. "You are very kind."
"I know that you boys are apt to have hard times; but if you work faithfully and don't form any bad habits, I think you will get along. Here is my card, and directions for finding me, if you need any assistance at any time."