"It's only thirty cents to the family circle," said Roswell, carelessly. "I'm tired, and will go right up to bed."
So he closed the discussion, not caring to answer many inquiries as to his evening's amusement. His outlay for tickets and for the ice-cream afterwards had just used up the money he had stolen, and all that he had to compensate for the loss of his integrity was a headache, occasioned by late hours, and the warm and confined atmosphere at the theatre.
CHAPTER XIX.
RICHARD HUNTER IS PROMOTED.
It was with eager impatience that Mark awaited the return of Richard Hunter, to communicate to him his good luck in securing a place. The thought that he had secured it by his own exertions gave him great satisfaction.
"I've got a place," were his first words, as Richard entered the house.
"Already?" asked Richard Hunter. "You have been quite smart, Mark. How did you manage to obtain it?"
Mark gave the particulars, which need not be repeated.