Rising in the world

by T. S. Arthur

"If you continue to doubt it, you will remain where you are."

"And I shall be content, if elevation is to be purchased at the price you name."

"You're a foolish fellow, Lloyd!"

"Time will show that. I expect to rise upon my system, as much as you expect to rise upon yours."

"As high?"

"Higher, perhaps."

"Time, as you say, will show."

"I am willing to trust in time."

"And so am I."

The sober mood in which Dunbar found his friend was in no way congenial to his feelings, and he did not long oppress the young student with his presence.