"Have you made up your mind?"
"We can have a good time at home."
"Pooh!"
"I shall give my money to the widow Weston, at any rate."
Charles Hardy could not but admire the generosity of his friend, though he found it difficult to abandon the thought of the pleasure he anticipated in spending the Fourth in Boston. He stood in silent thought a few moments, and then spoke.
"Well, Frank," said he, "if you have determined to give your money to the widow, I shall follow your example."
"But, Charley, I didn't mean to influence you. I will even go to Boston with you, though I have no money."
"I will give my money to the widow. I think you are right."
"Good, Charley! I like you for it."
"I have two dollars and a quarter," continued Charles, taking the money from his pocket.