"You may have it after a while if you'll do as I do—be economical and saving."
"I'll think about it," said Sam. "I'd like to have something to fall back upon in my old age."
Henry commended this plan, though he knew Sam too well to have much hope of his carrying it out. As it turned out, not a dollar of the reward which he had been paid found its way to the savings-bank. How it was disposed of we shall see.
The next day, as Sam was going to the office, he met a young man with whom he had lately become acquainted.
"How are you, Sam?" he asked.
"Tiptop," answered Sam.
"How does the world use you?"
"Pretty well. I've just made some money."
"How much?"
"Twenty-five dollars."