“Do so. You will always find a friend in me. But that reminds me, Harry, of an important consideration. If you are to remain here, you will want some money.”
“I have twelve pounds which I have saved up in your service.”
“And how much have you, Jack?”
The young sailor coloured, and looked a little uneasy.
“I have only two pounds,” he answered.
“That is, we have fourteen pounds between us, Jack,” said Harry promptly.
“That is too little,” said the professor, shaking his head. “You must let me be your banker.”
“On one condition, professor, with thanks for your kindness.”
“What is that?”
“A gentleman at home, Mr. Thomas Conway, has charge of fifty pounds belonging to me. I was fortunate enough to save a railway train from destruction, and this is the money the passengers raised for me. I will give you an order on him for the amount of your loan.”