"It would be rather hard," said the student. "I have twice that for spending money."
"And don't you have to pay for your clothes or your meals?" asked Sam.
"No, nor for my books, nor any of my college bills."
"Your folks must be awful rich," said Sam, not without a touch of envy.
"My father is prosperous in business," Brown admitted.
"Does he live in Boston?"
"No, he lives in Brookline."
"Where is that?"
"Not far from the city—not over three miles away."
"Couldn't your father give me a place in his store?" asked Sam.