After all, he must lay out his money somehow.

He cannot sink it all in books and precious stones.

I am sure that I could give him the highest references." "It may be a long time before he comes, father," said Robert coldly; "and when he does I am afraid that I can hardly use his friendship as a means of advancing your interest." "We are his equals, father," cried Laura with spirit.

"Would you put us on the footing of beggars?
He would think we cared for him only for his money.

I wonder that you should think of such a thing." "If I had not thought of such things where would your education have been, miss ?" retorted the angry old man; and Robert stole quietly away to his room, whence amid his canvases he could still hear the hoarse voice and the clear in their never-ending family jangle.