“Should you like very much to go to college, Frank?”
“Better than anything else in the world.”
“Then you shall go.”
Frank looked up in surprise.
“Don't you understand me?” said Mr. Morton.
“I mean that I will defray your expenses through college.”
Frank could hardly believe his ears.
“You would spend so much money on me!” he exclaimed incredulously. “Why, it will cost a thousand dollars.”
“Very well, I can afford it,” said Mr. Morton. “But perhaps you object to the plan.”
“How good you are to me!” said Frank, impulsively seizing his friend's hand. “What have I done to deserve so much kindness?”