"That is my desire, Warner. Let me add that I am only following your own example. You have refused to believe evil of Luke, unlike your sister, and have not been troubled by the kindness I have shown him. This is something I remember to your credit."
"Thank you, aunt. If you have been able to discover anything creditable in me, I am all the more pleased."
"How much will this position pay you, supposing you get it?"
"Two thousand dollars a year. To me that will be a competence. I shall be able to save one-half, for I have given up my former expensive tastes, and am eager to settle down to a steady and methodical business life."
"When do you want to go to Milwaukee, Warner?"
"I should like to go at once."
"Here is some money to defray your expenses."
Mrs. Merton opened her table drawer, and took out a roll of bills amounting to fifty dollars.
"I wish you good luck!" she said.
"Thank you, aunt! I shall take the afternoon train to Milwaukee, and sleep there to-night."