CHAPTER XVI.
A SURPRISING TURN OF FORTUNE.
Rodney told his story frankly. Mrs. Harvey was very sympathetic by nature, and she listened with the deepest interest, and latterly with indignation when Rodney spoke of his dismissal from Mr. Goodnow’s store.
“You have been treated shamefully,” she said warmly.
“I think Mr. Goodnow really believes me guilty,” rejoined Rodney.
“A dishonest boy would hardly have returned a valuable box of jewelry.”
“Still Mr. Goodnow didn’t know that I would do it.”
“I see you are disposed to apologize for your late employer.”
“I do not forget that he treated me kindly till this last occurrence.”
“Your consideration does you credit. So you have really been reduced to earn your living as a newsboy?”