An evening at billiards or cards, accompanied by bets on the games, would have been much more to his mind.
"Who is Bayard Taylor, that made such a cheap tour in Europe ?" asked Harry, soon afterward.
"A young journalist who had a great desire to travel.

He has lately published an account of his tour.

I don't buy many books, but I bought that.

Would you like to read it ?" "Very much." "You can have it any time." "Thank you." On Monday, a very agreeable surprise awaited Harry.
"I am out of copy," he said, going up to Mr.Anderson's table.
"Here's a selection for the first page," said Mr.Anderson.

"Cut it in two, and give part of it to Clapp." Could Harry believe his eyes! It was his own article on ambition, and it was to be reproduced in the "Gazette." Next to the delight of seeing one's self in print for the first time, is the delight of seeing that first article copied.