Sam stopped at a cigar store, and bought a cheap article for three cents, which he lighted and smoked with apparent enjoyment.
The conversation which has been reported will give a clew to the different characters of the two boys, who, after less than a day's acquaintance, have become roommates. Henry Martin was about Sam's age, but much more thoughtful and sedate. He had begun to think of the future, and to provide for it. This is always an encouraging sign, and an augury of success. Sam had not got so far yet. He had been in the habit of living from day to day without much thought of the morrow. Whether he would be favorably affected by Henry's example remains to be seen.
After a walk of an hour or more the boys went back to their room.
"Are you going to bed, Henry?" asked Sam.
"Not yet."
"What are you going to do?"
"Study a little."
"Study!" exclaimed Sam, in astonishment. "Who's goin' to hear your lessons?"
"Perhaps you will," said Henry, with a smile.
"I! Why, I'm a regular know-nothing! What are you going to study?"