Now, I have written again and told them not to be impatient, and that I would leave here as soon as possible.

I have settled up everything here, but I've got to go to a little place away over on the coast and close out some mining interests there." "It must be of but trifling importance, my boy, and I should think that you'd let it go." "No, sir; I'm going to do my duty by that dear old man if I never do anything else while I live." He held not a mote of resentment.

Indeed was his young heart "attuned to the sweet melody of forgiveness." "By the way, Hank, here's a letter for you." The communication was brief.

It was from New Orleans and ran thus: "The five letters which we have published have awakened no interest whatever, and I am therefore instructed to discontinue the service.
Inclosed please find check for the amount due you." "What is it, Hank ?" "Oh, nothing except what I might have expected.

Read it." Witherspoon read the letter, and crumpling it, broke out in his impulsive way: "That's all right, old fellow.