"Then it is probably the same one. Then you have decided to accept, my boy?"
"Yes, sir; I shall go to New York to-morrow."
"It may be as well. But one thing I want to say: if the engagement doesn't prove satisfactory, or you are ever again thrown upon your own resources, come back to us and you will have a cordial welcome."
"Yes, Rob, you may be sure of that," said Sidney, eagerly.
"You are both very kind to me," returned Robert, gratefully, "and I will take you at your word. By the way, Dr. Grey, I want to ask you a favor."
"It is granted as soon as asked, my boy."
"It is only to keep the two hundred dollars I have saved up for the present. It will be safer in your hands than mine, and I shan't need it, as all my expenses are to be paid by my new employer, and five dollars a week besides."
"I will keep it for you if you desire."
"Thank you; if I had it I might have it stolen from me, and besides it would make me uncomfortable to feel that I had so much money about me."
"I see you are prudent. I have one good reason for keeping it, as you will one day come back and reclaim it."