"But you are poor yourself. Mr. Little's son was at the store one day, and I overheard him telling one of the salesmen that you were a poor relation."
"He is not likely to let me forget that. I am not sure that I can do anything for you, Willie, but if I can I will."
"You have already done me good by speaking kindly to me."
"Come in to lunch with me, Willie. A cup of coffee will do you good."
That evening Scott had arranged to call on Mr. Lawton. He decided to tell him of the young cash boy's troubles. Seth Lawton's face showed his sympathy.
"It is really a hard case," he said. "We must see if we can't do something for your friend."
"I hope you don't think I was hinting this to you, Cousin Seth."
"I don't, but still you won't object to my doing something for the boy."
"Mr. Little says you are foolishly generous, and this is why you keep poor."