"Are you sure of that?" asked Fred, his face flushing with indignation.
"Yes, I saw the number of the bill, though he put it away very quickly."
"And I had been treating that fellow all the afternoon! I gave him a good dinner, too."
"Are you surprised at such treatment from such a person?" asked his mother. "I should have expected it."
"I will never notice the fellow again as long as I live," said Fred, who seemed a good deal impressed by his companion's treachery. "Why, it's nothing better than robbery."
"You have given it the right name, Fred," said his mother, quietly.
"He ought to give the money back," said Fred.
"Let it go, my son. I am willing to lose it, if it severs all acquaintance between you and your unworthy companions."
"Have I ever met you before?" asked Fred, turning to Frank.
"Not before last evening."