But the thought of the money he had spent and the money he owed made him very miserable.
“You know best about that,” said Frank. “Here is something that Mr Caldwell left to-day. It is addressed to papa, so he opened it, but he found that it is meant for you. I am very glad papa did not see it.”
Philip glanced at the paper his brother put in his hand.
“Have you examined it?” asked he, sharply.
“I looked at the sum total, not at the items.”
“Well! a gentleman must spend something on such things, if he is in society.”
“If he have it of his own to spend, you mean. I don’t see the necessity. I’ll venture to say that some of these items did not make you more like a gentleman, but less,” said Frank.
“That is for me to decide,” said Philip, angrily.
“I don’t know that. However, you’ll have to consult Mr Caldwell about it—the paying of it, I mean. Though the chances are, he will neither be able nor inclined to help you.”
“It is no great affair, anyway.”