When Jack left the office he was the happiest boy in New York.
CHAPTER IV.
HOW JACK PROPOSES TO RAISE THE RENT MONEY.
Jack was quite unprepared for the shock that awaited him when he reached home early that afternoon in high spirits.
“Mother,” he cried, dashing impetuously into the room where Mrs. Hazard was assisting her daughter with her work, “what do you think? I’ve got a dandy place in Wall Street, and I’m to get seven dollars to commence with. Why, what’s the matter?” He stopped suddenly and regarded them with some surprise. “You’ve both been crying. What’s up?”
“We’ve met with a terrible misfortune, John,” replied his mother.
“Why, what has happened?” and the boy sat down with a shade of apprehension in his face.
“The money we had for the rent——” began Mrs. Hazard, slowly.
“Well?”
“It’s gone.”