much, I allowed you fifty dollars a year, though I could
readily have found another man to take him without this
allowance. Under the circumstances I consider it very
extraordinary that you should apply to me at this late day
for an extra allowance. I am not made of money, and whatever
I do for this boy is out of pure benevolence, for he has no
claim upon me; but I assure you that I will not be imposed
upon, therefore I say ‘no’ most emphatically.
“One other thing. You say the boy doesn’t work as much as he
ought to. I can only say this is no business of mine. You