"Well, what did you do at Alton?"
"Not much. I just went up there in the morning, and came back at night. I didn't have long to stay."
"I missed you at dinner, but thought you were out riding."
"I am going out to ride after breakfast. By the way, father, can you give me a little money?"
"Money! I gave you twenty-five dollars three days since."
"I haven't got a dime left."
"What did you do with it, you young spendthrift? Gambled on the boat, I dare say."
"Well, I had a little game," answered Jasper, coolly.
"And lost?"
"Yes, I lost."