That evening he wrote a letter to his father, in which he inclosed ten dollars remaining to him from his fund of savings, at the same time informing him of his promotion.

A few days later, he received the following reply:-- "MY DEAR SON: "Your letter has given me great satisfaction, for I conclude from your promotion that you have done your duty faithfully, and won the approbation of your employer.

The wages you now earn will amply pay your expenses, while you may reasonably hope that they will be still further increased, as you become more skilful and experienced.

I am glad to hear that you are using your leisure hours to such good purpose, and are trying daily to improve your education.

In this way you may hope in time to qualify yourself for the position of an editor, which is an honorable and influential profession, to which I should be proud to have you belong.
"The money which you so considerately inclose comes at the right time.