From that moment Susan became Frank's fast friend. We generally like those whom we have benefited, if our services are suitably acknowledged.
CHAPTER X.
A NEW PROSPECT.
"Well, Frank, and how is your business?" asked the old gentleman, when they were sitting at the dinner-table.
"Pretty good, sir."
"Are you making your expenses?"
"Yes, sir; just about."
"That is well. Mind you never run into debt. That is a bad plan."
"I shan't have to now, sir. If I had had to buy clothes for myself, I might have had to."