Your stepfather will provide for you without your working." "I have no reason to doubt it, Col.

Vincent; but I shall be happier in the world outside." "Of course you will let Mr.Manning know of your intention to leave home ?" "I shall ask his permission to go at the end of my school term.

That comes in a couple of weeks." "Where will you go ?" "A cousin of my father is at Newark, New Jersey.

I think I shall go to him first, and ask his advice about getting a place either there or in New York." "You will need some money to start with.

Do you think Mr.Manning will give you any ?" "I don't know, sir! That won't prevent my going.