I have fifty dollars in a savings bank, saved up from my allowance, and that will be all I shall need." "If you have any difficulty on that score, Frank, remember that I was your father's friend, and mean to be yours.

Apply to me at any time when you are in a strait." "I will, sir, and thank you heartily." "That was a strange will, Frank.

I don't want to put any ideas into your head to disturb you, but had your mother ever led you to suspect that she intended to leave you dependent on your stepfather ?" "Never, sir!" "Don't you think she would have done so, had she had such a plan in view ?" "I do," said Frank, quickly.
The colonel's eye met his, and each knew what the other suspected.
"There is nothing for me to do at present, sir," said Frank.

"If Mr.
Manning does not interfere with my plans, I shall not trouble him." "I will hint as much when I see him.

It may clear the way for you." "I wish you would, sir." "Come and see me again, Frank," said the colonel, as Frank rose to go.
"I certainly will, sir." "Your father's son will always be welcome at my house.