"Sam," said the young student, the next morning, "I have spoken to my father about your remaining here as a companion to Arthur."
"What did he say?" asked Sam, anxiously.
"That you may stay a month on trial. If the arrangement proves satisfactory, you can remain longer."
"I'm ever so much obliged to you," said Sam, overjoyed. "I hope I'll suit."
"I hope you will, too, for Arthur's sake. You must bear in mind that we expect you to lay aside all your bad habits, and try to become refined and gentlemanly."
"I'll try," said Sam, earnestly.
"You will take lessons of Arthur's tutor, and study with him. Though considerably younger than you are he is much more advanced in his studies, and will be able to help you in any difficulties."
"Perhaps he won't want to be bothered with me."
"On the contrary, it will interest and amuse him to be so occupied. There is no reason why you should not improve fast."
"I want to know something," said Sam. "Ever since I met that girl on the boat I've been ashamed of being such a know-nothing."