"I am willing to work hard, but that isn't in my line."
"Well, let that go. You asked if I had any instructions. Find opportunities of talking with the boy, and speak in favor of going West."
"I will. Is there anything more?"
"No. I believe not."
"You couldn't let me have a couple of dollars extra, could you, uncle?"
"Why should I?"
"I—I felt sick last week, and had to call in a doctor, and then get some medicine."
"There's one dollar! Don't ask me for any more extras."
"He's awfully close-fisted," grumbled Stephen.
"I am afraid King might visit Chicago, and find out the boy," said Browning to himself as he continued his walk. "That would never do, for he is a sharp fellow, and would put the boy on my track if he saw any money in it. My best course is to get this Luke out of Chicago, if I can."