"Frank Whitney!" exclaimed Dick, in joyful recognition.
To Frank Whitney Dick was indebted for the original impulse which led him to resolve upon gaining a respectable position in society, as will be remembered by the readers of "Ragged Dick;" and for this he had always felt grateful.
"Dick!" exclaimed Frank, in equal surprise. "I am really glad to see you. You are a friend in need."
"Tell me what has happened."
"The wheel of our carriage came off, as you see and my uncle was pitched out with considerable violence, and has sprained his ankle badly. I was wondering what to do, when luckily you came up."
"Tell me how I can help you," said Dick, promptly, "and I will do so."
"We are stopping at the house of a friend in Brooklyn. If you will give my uncle a seat in your carryall, for he is unable to walk, and carry him there, it will be a great favor. I will remain and attend to the horse and carriage."
"With pleasure, Frank. Are you going to remain in this neighborhood long?"
"I shall try to gain admission to the sophomore class of Columbia College this summer, and shall then live in New York, where I hope to see you often. I intended to enter last year, but decided for some reasons to delay a year. However, if I am admitted to advanced standing, I shall lose nothing. Give me your address, and I will call on you very soon."