"You didn't think so in the country last summer."
"Oh, well, a fellow must have some company, and there was no better to be had."
"You will probably be surprised to hear that your old acquaintance is to live here while I am in the country. I am going away to-morrow to spend a few weeks with my cousin."
"Is it possible!" exclaimed Victor, in surprise and annoyance. "Perhaps he is to be here as an errand boy?" he suggested, evidently relieved by the idea.
"Oh, no; he will be treated in all respects as one of the family."
"Hadn't you better tell your mother that he was once a newsboy? She might recall the invitation."
"It would make no difference with her. It seems to me, Victor, you are prejudiced against Frank."
"No, I am not; but I like to see newsboys and telegraph messengers keep their place."
"So do I. I hope Frank will keep his place till he can find a better one."
"That isn't what I meant. How can you associate with such a boy on an equality?"