"Of course, I expect that you will hand your mother half the weekly sum I pay you. She has a right to expect that much help from her son."
Stephen assented, but not with alacrity, and as he had now disposed of the stew, the two rose from their seats and went outside. A few words of final instructions, and they parted.
"I wonder why Uncle Thomas takes such an interest in that newsboy," thought Stephen. "I will make it my business to find out."
CHAPTER X
STEPHEN WEBB OBTAINS SOME INFORMATION
Luke was at his post the following morning, and had disposed of half his papers when Stephen Webb strolled by. He walked past Luke, and then, as if it was an after thought, turned back, and addressed him.
"Have you a morning Tribune?" he asked.
Luke produced it.
"How's business to-day?" asked Stephen in an offhand manner.