Till a short time since he supposed himself the heir to a fortune." "Indeed!" said Mrs.Gordon, with curiosity.
Briefly, Mr.Percival rehearsed the story which Frank had told him.
"What a shame!" exclaimed Mrs.Gordon, indignantly.

"His stepfather ought to be punished:" "That may come in time.

Wickedness does not always prosper.

But as regards our young friend, I have a plan in view." "What is it, father ?" "I find he has an excellent education, having been nearly ready for college when the crisis in his fortunes came.

I have been thinking whether we could not find a place for him in this house.