Take it, and let us ratify our friendship." Joe took the proffered hand and shook it cordially.
"My name is George Morgan," said the stranger.

"I came from Philadelphia.

Now we know each other.

Where are you staying ?" Joe's face flushed and he looked embarrassed.
"Just before I came up with you," he answered, thinking frankness best, "I was robbed of two dollars and a half, all the money I had in this world.

I shall have to stop in the streets to-night." "Not if I know it," said Morgan emphatically.