For the captain did not mind giving a disinterested twenty-five dollars occasionally to those charities that were willing to show their gratitude by posting his name as director, or his wife's as "Lady Manageress." In this case his right hand never knew what his left hand did--how it got the money, for instance.
So when August drew his pay he was informed that he was discharged.

No reason was given.

He tried to see the captain.

But the captain was in the bosom of his family, kissing his own well-dressed little boys, and enjoying the respect which only exemplary and provident fathers enjoy.
And never asking down in his heart if these boys might become gamblers' victims, or gamblers, indeed.

The captain could not see August the striker, for he was at home, and must not be interfered with by any of his subordinates.