"He's like Sam," thought Henry. "If Mr. Hamilton finds out that he is in debt, he won't stand much chance of having his wages raised. I'm glad I've got something ahead. It makes me feel independent. I hope I shall make something on my borrowed money."
So Henry and Sam have both made investments. It remains to be seen how they will come out.
CHAPTER XII. — HOW SAM SUCCEEDED.
Sam did not tell Henry of his purchase of a lottery ticket, being well aware that his roommate would not approve such an investment.
"I'll wait till the lottery is drawn, and then if I get a prize I'll tell him about it. He can't say anything, then."
Such were Sam's thoughts. He knew, of course, that he might draw a blank; but he did not take much account of that. He lived in a dream of wealth till the day when the result was to be made known. On a certain day the lucky numbers were to be published in the Herald, and for this issue Sam was anxiously waiting.
The number of his ticket was 7,567.
"Seven is a lucky number," said the acquaintance who induced him to buy. "Your number begins and ends with a seven. It's likely to draw something."