“I am by no means sure of that. At any rate, the obligation remains. You must allow me to acknowledge it in some measure.”
Mr. Carroll drew out his pocketbook and handed it to Herbert.
“Will you oblige me,” he said, “by counting the bills in this pocketbook?”
Herbert did so.
“There are sixty-five dollars,” he said, passing it back.
“Will you take out fifty dollars?”
“Yes, sir—I have done it.”
“That's the sum you will oblige me by keeping,” said Mr. Carroll. “I hope it may be of service to you.”
“You give me so much money?” said Herbert, in surprise.
“It is but a very small sum, compared with that which you have saved me.”