BAD NEWS FROM HOME.
Arriving in the city late in the afternoon, Tom went at once to see John Miles. When the latter caught sight of Tom, in his ragged attire, he came to the natural conclusion that our hero had met with hard luck.
"Why, Tom, where did you spring from?" he exclaimed, grasping the hand of his young partner.
"I am just in from the mines."
"I suppose you are in want of money," said Miles, his voice betraying sympathy.
Tom laughed.
"How do you like my appearance, John?" he asked.
"Never mind that, Tom. I see you have had a rough time; but I have been earning money for you."
"Did you send money regularly to father?"